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The TDRS-J spacecraft is undergoing
testing at a California factory and is planned to arrive at KSC
on Oct. 17. The mission is scheduled to launch Nov. 20. SORCE
is at Virginia's Orbital Space Systems Group spacecraft facility
and scheduled to begin final processing on Oct. 26 for its Dec.1
launch. The ICESAT and CHIPSAT spacecrafts completed vibration
testing. CHIPSAT also successfully concluded thermal vacuum tests.
The ICESAT and CHIPSAT mission is scheduled to launch NET Dec.
15.
40th
Anniversary Picnic
Tickets are still available for KSC's 40th Anniversary Picnic
to be held this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Visitor
Complex. Astronauts representing four decades of space travel
will attend and sign autographs. Also, Guenter Wendt will be autographing
his book. Ticket prices include lunch and Visitor Complex admission
and tours. Prices are $24 for adults and $14 for children. To
purchase tickets, call 449-4400 or visit www.kennedyspacecenter.com
. Tickets are not available for purchase at the picnic.
Annual
Business Opportunities Expo
The Expo, sponsored by KSC, 45th Space Wing and
the Canaveral Port Authority, will be held Oct. 22, 9 a.m. - 3
p.m. at the Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 5. All employees are
urged to attend. Bus service will be available. For more information,
visit http://expo2002.ksc.nasa.gov
or call 867-7353.
Open Forum
with NASA Exchange Council
The NASA Exchange
Council will open reserve the first 15 minutes of their monthly
meetings for KSC's workforce. To communicate with the NASA Exchange
Council, attend the Oct. 21 meeting at 1 p.m. in Conference Room
2429.
KSC Fitness
Centers' Intercenter Walk/Run
Head to the Shuttle Landing Facility Oct. 29 for
a two mile walk/run, and 5K and 10K runs. FREE for all KSC/CCAFS
employees. Stop at either Fitness Center by Oct. 25 to preregister.
Late registration takes place at the race. T-shirts may be ordered
at NASA Exchange stores. The last day to order t-shirts is the
Oct. 25. Interested in being a volunteer? Call 867-7829.
40th Space
Congress Requests Papers And Presentations
Papers are sought covering Space Exploration, Space Technology,
Space Business, Space Age Education and Spaceport History. The
congress will be held April 29 - May 1 in Cape Canaveral. Submit
a 200-word abstract electronically NLT Nov. 3. For more details,
visit www.spacecongress.org.
Did You Know?
Snacking
isn't exactly bad for you. Almost everyone snacks, but
snacking isn't necessarily bad. In fact, frequent mini-meals
can be good for you. The real problem with snacking is
not when you snack or even if you snack - it's what you
choose to eat. Surround yourself with plenty of good-tasting
foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. If
eating some low-fat whole-grain crackers, a few pretzels,
a piece of fruit or some vegetables keeps you from eating
a second or third helping at dinner, you may save calories.
Stock foods that are fast, not fussy. Variety can also
be helpful. Snacks rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber
will give you immediate energy with some staying power.
For more information, please contact orrindl@kscems.ksc.nasa.gov
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