March 27, 2006

Dean Acosta/Erica Hupp
Headquarters, Washington 
(202) 358-1400/1237 

MEDIA ADVISORY: M06-050

NASA ANNOUNCES FINAL DAWN DECISION

NASA will host a media telecon at 2:30 p.m. EST today to discuss 
results of the committee reviewing the decision to terminate the DAWN 
mission.

The DAWN spacecraft was scheduled to orbit Vesta and Ceres, two of the 
largest asteroids in the solar system. During its mission, the 
spacecraft would observe the properties of the two asteroids 
providing insight into the formation of the early solar system.

To participate, reporters should call: (888) 810-3954; provide the 
passcode "DAWN” and leader’s name Dean Acosta. 

Participant:
Rex Geveden, Associate Administrator, NASA Headquarters 

Internet users can listen to the teleconference through NASA's News 
Audio service.

For information about NASA and agency programs on the Web, visit: 

http://www.nasa.gov/home 

	
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