ISS Update
Expedition 5 crew members are preparing for the arrival of the next two groups of visitors to the International Space Station, the Soyuz 5 taxi crew and the STS-113 Space Shuttle crew. Launching Oct. 29, the taxi crew will bring a new Soyuz to the station Oct. 31 and remain on board the ISS for eight days. The crew will perform science experiments during their stay on board. Endeavour is planned to launch from the Kennedy Space Center Nov. 10 between midnight and 4 a.m. EST., delivering the next segment of the Station's backbone, the P1 Truss, and the three members of Expedition 6, the next Station crew.

ELV Update
The TDRS-J satellite is scheduled to be launched Nov. 20 aboard a Lockheed-Martin Atlas IIA vehicle. The Atlas stage with its Rocketdyne MA-5A two-chamber booster engine and sustainer engine was erected on Pad 36-A on Oct. 9. The Centaur stage with its pair of Pratt and Whitney RL-10 engines was hoisted atop the Atlas on Oct. 11. The initial power application to the vehicle occurred on Monday, Oct. 14. This is the 24th and final Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA model launch vehicle (no solid rocket boosters) and has a 100 percent success rate.

Environmental & Energy Awareness Week Celebration
Mark your calendars for April 21-23, 2003, to attend the activities for the Environmental & Energy Awareness Week in celebration of Earth Day! If you are interesting in participating in next year's event as an exhibitor and/or presenter, the EEAW committee urges you to register online at the web site http://environmental.ksc.nasa.gov/eeaw/eeaw2003/register.htm. If you have any problems with the on-line registration, please contact Barbara Naylor at 867-8452 or e-mail Barbara.Naylor-1@ksc.nasa.gov. The EEAW Committee will begin planning meetings soon for 2003. Watch for future articles and join in the fun!

KSC Employee Vendor Day
A KSC Employee Vendor Day will be held in the lobby of the KSC Headquarters Building on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives of AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, and Metrocall Paging will be available to answer questions and provide information on new cellular and paging technology in the ever-changing industry. For more details, e-mail Laura.Scott@jbosc.ksc.nasa.gov or call 867-2127.

Reminder
The KSC Fitness Centers will be sponsoring the Intercenter Walk / Run today at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The 2-mile walk/run, 5K and 10K are FREE for all KSC/CCAFS employees. Late registration will take place at the race -- please arrive by 4:15 p.m. It's not too late to order a t-shirt at any NASA exchange store.