Allard Beutel
Headquarters, Washington
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Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
MEDIA ADVISORY: M07-12
NASA TO ANNOUNCE WINNER OF SPACE STATION STUDENT NAMING CONTEST
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's newest module for the International
Space Station is about to be given a new name. NASA's Kennedy Space
Center hosts a media event on Thursday, March 15, at noon EDT to
unveil the Node 2 module's new name.
The name was chosen from an academic competition involving thousands
of students in kindergarten through high school. The Node 2 Challenge
required students to learn about the International Space Station,
build a scale model of the module, and write an essay explaining
their proposed name. This will be the first U.S. piece of the space
station named by someone other than a NASA official.
Media planning to attend the event should arrive at Kennedy's Press
Site by 11 a.m. for transportation to the Space Station Processing
Facility. Node 2 is being prepared there for its space shuttle
Atlantis flight, designated STS-120, which is targeted for launch
later this year. Media without permanent Kennedy credentials should
submit their request online at:
During the event, STS-120 astronauts and NASA and Boeing managers will
be available to discuss Node 2 and answer questions. The station
processing facility is an operational area. All event participants
must dress in full-length pants, flat shoes that entirely cover the
feet and shirts with sleeves.
Video of the event will air on NASA Television's Video File segment.
For NASA TV downlink, streaming video and scheduling information,
visit:
Node 2 is a pressurized module that will act as a connecting port and
passageway to additional international science labs and supply
spacecraft. It also will be a work platform for the station's robotic
arm. For more information on the station and Node 2, visit:
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