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Media Advisory: 99-275
For Release: Oct. 29, 1999
Attention: Early Morning Producer
Thursday, Nov. 4
5-9 a.m. CST
10 Minute Windows--With B-Roll
Leftover NASA Rocket Fuel Used in New, Humanitarian Role to Destroy Landmines More Safely
- Remote-controlled flare made with rocket fuel can destroy buried mines without explosives
- Landmines kill or maim 26,000 yearly, one every 22 minutes -- mostly women and children
- 80 million active landmines in at least 70 countries
- Flare is placed next to uncovered mine, ignited remotely with battery-triggered electric match
- Burns hole in mine’s case, ignites explosive contents which burn away, disabling mine
- Better than hand deactivation or deliberate detonation
- Thiokol Propulsion, contractor that builds Space Shuttle rocket motors, developed flare
- Surplus rocket fuel used by agreement with Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
- Expert ready to answer questions during interactive interview
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Who:
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Dr. Carol Campbell
Humanitarian De-Mining Program Manager
Thiokol Propulsion,
Brigham City, Utah
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When:
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Thursday, Oct. 7
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Time:
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5-9 a.m. CDT
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Satellite Windows:
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10 minutes
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Satellite Coordinates:
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GE-2, Transponder 9C,
85 degrees west longitude,
Frequency: 3880 MHz, audio: 6.8 MHz.
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Satellite Interview Information:
Lindsey Rawl, Producer
(256) 544-2228
Beeper (256) 544-1183 PIN 0025
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Story Information:
Jerry Berg, Media Relations
(256) 544-0034
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Visit the Marshall News Center for news media at:
/centers/msfc/NEWSROOM/
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