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NASA News 
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration

John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899
AC 321-867-2468
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July 11, 2003

George H. Diller
Kennedy Space Center
321-867-2468

KSC Release No. 58 - 03

INTERNATIONAL NEWS MEDIA REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR SIRTF PRESS
ACCREDITATION BY JULY 23

The launch of NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is
scheduled to occur on Aug. 23, 2003 at 1:37:43 a.m. EDT.  Launch will
occur aboard a Boeing Delta II Heavy launch vehicle from Pad 17-B at
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. 

To comply with Department of Defense requirements, international news
media are required to apply for accreditation to cover the launch not
later than 30 days in advance.  The deadline to request SIRTF
accreditation is July 23, 2003.

To apply for accreditation, the request should be made in writing on
news organization letterhead and include full name, birth date, place
of birth, country of citizenship, and passport number with expiration
date. 

Letters requesting accreditation should be faxed to 321-867-2692 to
the attention of Diana Boles, SIRTF Launch Accreditation
coordinator.  She may be contacted at 321-867-2468. 

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