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In article <1edk74INNs3v@rave.larc.nasa.gov>, e.l.ellis@larc.nasa.gov () writes:
> 
> Could you tell me a little more about how to obtain passes?  I gather that
> there three types: Press pass, VIP pass, and Causeway vehicle pass.  The
> later two made available by congressional represetitives.  And you 
> recommend the press pass first, causeway second, and VIP third. 
> -- Have I got all that right?
> 
> I have a cousin who will be in FL for the JAN 13 launch of Endevour (sp?)
> and they've asked me to look into passes for a better view.  Also, I 
> work for NASA:  Langley Research Center, Civil Service.  Will that fact 
> give me access to better passes?
> 
> Yeah, yeah.  I know.  "He works for NASA and HE'S asking US?!?!"  Well, I
> work for LANGLEY:   far removed from anything the general public will ever
> hear of (with few exceptions 8*).  If I start asking for shuttle info around
> here, all I get are vacant expressions and "Why're'u askin' me?" 
> type responses. 
> 
   You can't get a press pass unless you are a press person.  Even properly
   badged NASA employees arn't allowed in the Press area without a reason.
   This usually means you need to be part of the Public Affairs team to
   be at the Press site.

   Being a NASA employee, your Langley badge will get you in the gate at
   KSC since all NASA centers use a common badge.  (the badges since 1985
   don't even identify which NASA center you are from).  However, even a
   NASA badge won't get you into the VIP site.  There is a NASA program
   called the Manned Flight Awareness program that provides a limited number
   of VIP passes to NASA employee's at each NASA center.  Your supervisor
   can put you in for that award.  

   As for your cousin, that's more difficult.  At KSC, each office gets
   one launch car pass for viewing at the Causeway.  Employees put there
   name in for a chance at the pass.   If you had your Public Affairs
   office call our Public Affairs they can probably work something out.
   (since I don't think Langley maintains a Residence Office at KSC,
    try sending pouch mail to KSC Public Affairs office KSC PA-VCO)
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