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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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For Release: May 2, 2003 

George Diller/Bruce Buckingham
Kennedy Space Center
321/867-2468

KSC Release No: 34-03

Note to Editors:

INTERNATIONAL PRESS MUST APPLY EARLY TO ASSURE ACCREDITATION TO COVER
MER AND SIRTF LAUNCHES 

International news media planning to cover the launch of the Mars
Exploration Rovers (MER A and MER B) on June 5 and June 25 and the
Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) anticipated to occur in
late August are required to request accreditation 30 days in advance.

Please submit on news organization letterhead the following
information for those needing to be accredited: the full legal name,
birth date, place of birth, passport number, date of passport
expiration, Social Security Number if applicable, nationality and
citizenship information.  Please include the news organization
address and telephone number.  This information may be faxed to: 

NASA Launch Accreditation
Attention: Diana Boles
Fax 321-867-2692

Please specify for which launch you are requesting press credentials,
MER-A, MER-B or SIRTF.  A separate accreditation request is necessary
for each launch. 

For further details on obtaining launch accreditation, contact Diana
Boles or Bruce Buckingham at 321-867-2468. 

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