NASA to Hold News Conference about Next Space Shuttle Launch

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA has scheduled a news conference for
approximately 6 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss the status
of the next space shuttle launch. The news conference, originating
from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, will begin after the
conclusion of the Flight Readiness Review. The review will assess
preparations for shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the
International Space Station.

The review is expected to include the selection of an official launch
date. Atlantis currently is targeted to launch at 2:28 p.m. EST on
Nov. 16.

The briefing participants are:

- Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations,
NASA Headquarters, Washington
- John Shannon, manager, Space Shuttle Program, NASA's Johnson Space
Center, Houston
- Mike Leinbach, space shuttle launch director, Kennedy

NASA Television and the agency's Web site will broadcast the briefing
live. Reporters may ask questions from participating NASA locations
and should contact their preferred NASA center to confirm its
participation.

For NASA TV streaming video, downlink and scheduling information,
visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

For STS-129 crew and mission information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle