KENNEDY SPACE CENTER TO HOST FIRST FLORIDA SPACE SUMMIT

Center Director Roy Bridges will moderate a discussion on the future of space as it relates to the state of Florida. Kennedy Space Center's Visitor's Complex will be the stage for the first Florida Space Summit on Friday, Jan. 14 from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Participants include Senator Bob Graham, Rep. Dave Weldon, members of Florida's State government including Gov. Jeb Bush, NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, KSC Director Roy Bridges, 45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit and heads of aerospace companies. Bridges will moderate a discussion on the future of space as it relates to Florida.

News media representatives interested in attending the event may drive directly to the KSC Visitor's Complex. The event will be held at the Early Space Exploration Center, just south of the Rocket Garden. NASA media credentials aren't required. Seating inside the facility and parking spaces will be marked for news media. Video and audio tapes will be available after the event at the KSC News Center. Still photos also will be available through the Media Services Office and web site. This event will not be carried on NASA Television.

The event is open to the public.

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