( CNN ) -- NASA says it has launched an investigation after finding cocaine in a processing hangar for a space shuttle at Kennedy Space Center in Florida . A small amount of cocaine was found in a restricted area of the processing hangar for the shuttle Discovery , NASA said in a statement . `` This is a rare and isolated incident , and I 'm disappointed that it happened , but it should not detract from the outstanding work that is being done by a dedicated team on a daily basis , '' Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana said in the statement . NASA has drug-tested employees who worked in that area , the statement said . `` There were about 200 NASA and contractor personnel who were around the facility at the time the drug was found , '' the statement said . CNN affiliate WESH reported that the cocaine was found this week in a small bag on the floor near a bathroom in the restricted area . NASA is using its own security and law enforcement officials to conduct the investigation . Discovery 's next launch is in March , NASA says . `` There is no reason whatsoever to believe this incident will have any impact on Discovery 's upcoming launch , '' Cabana said .
Small amount of cocaine found in restricted area of processing hangar for Discovery . The following is a list of the items seized from the aircraft and their approximate values: NASA does n't think incident will interfere with Discovery 's launch in March .