Florida Non-Profit Launches Effort to Keep a Retired Shuttle Orbiter at Kennedy Space Center

Melbourne, FL, October 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- "Kennedy Space Center is the home of the orbiters," states Matthew Travis, Executive Director for ARES Institute. "This is where they are processed, launched and cared for with the utmost love and dedication by the world's foremost aerospace workforce. The shuttle program has become ingrained in our community and culture. Symbols of the space shuttle can be found throughout Brevard County and the Space Coast. No place could be a more appropriate retirement home for an orbiter."

The Space Shuttle Project is online at http://www.spaceshuttleproject.com. The website has historical information about the space shuttle and an online petition the visitors may sign to express their support for the Space Coast. In the future, feature stories will be contributed by members of the local community, shuttle workers and others with their thoughts, memories and favorite anecdotes from the storied 30-year history of the world's only reusable manned spacecraft.

For more information about the Space Shuttle Project, please visit:

http://www.spaceshuttleproject.com

To learn about the mission of the Aerospace Research & Engineering Systems Insitute, Inc., visit:

http://www.aresinstitute.org

Please direct media inquiries to:

Matthew Travis
Executive Director, ARES Institute, Inc.
matt@aresinstitute.org
(321) 961-5824

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The Aerospace Research & Engineering Systems Institute, Inc. is an IRS 501 c(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization incorporated in the state of Florida. The mission of ARES Institute is to stimulate advances in science, technology, engineering and math education by inspiring America's youth to pursue careers in aerospace-related fields. ARES Institute is active in public outreach activities promoting the benefits of space exploration and the ultimate goal of creating a spacefaring civilization.