Sarah Keegan
Headquarters, Washington               Dec. 4, 2002
(Phone: 202/358-1600)

NOTE TO EDITORS: N02-077

NASA ACCESS POLICY FOR FOREIGN MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

     Foreign news media, planning to visit NASA Headquarters 
in Washington, are required to submit a formal access 
request at least four working days in advance of their 
visit. Requests must be submitted through a NASA 
Headquarters employee or through the NASA Newsroom.

Foreign media representatives must provide the following 
information: their full name; date and place of birth; 
citizenship; social security number (if applicable); date of 
visit; purpose of visit; job position or title; employer's 
name and address; passport number; passport country of 
issue; passport expiration date; Green card or visa number; 
type of visa; and visa expiration date.

Please contact the NASA Headquarters Newsroom (202/358-1600) 
to resolve access issues.

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