Status Report

Space Shuttle Discovery to Roll out to Launch Pad 39A on Monday

By SpaceRef Editor
June 30, 2001
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The Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to roll out to Kennedy Space
Center’s Launch Pad 39A on Monday, July 2.

The 3-mile trip will begin at about 2 a.m. from the Vehicle Assembly
Building, marking a major milestone in the final preparations for launch of
Shuttle mission, STS-105, currently targeted for no earlier than August 5,
2001.

Accredited news media interested in covering a planned photo opportunity of
roll out should be at the KSC News Center at 8 a.m. However, it is suggested
that media call the KSC recorded status line (321/867-2525) for the latest
updates.

SpaceRef staff editor.