Space Station Astronaut Will Answer Video Questions From Public

Dec. 2, 2011

Michael Curie
Headquarters, Washington
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michael.curie@nasa.gov

Amiko Kauderer
Johnson Space Center, Houston
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amiko.kauderer-1@nasa.gov

RELEASE: 11-406

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT WILL ANSWER VIDEO QUESTIONS FROM PUBLIC

HOUSTON -- NASA has announced a unique opportunity to ask the
commander of the International Space Station a question about his
role on the orbiting outpost. Commander Dan Burbank will answer
videotaped questions from the public during a live event tentatively
set for Friday, Jan. 20 on NASA Television.

The video questions must be less than 30 seconds. Submitters should
introduce themselves and mention their location. Questions must be
posted as responses to a video Burbank recorded on YouTube at:

http://go.nasa.gov/sDYpzP

Burbank launched to the station on Nov. 13. He will conduct a variety
of science experiments and perform station maintenance during his
nearly six-month stay on the outpost. Burbank's life aboard the
station in near-weightlessness requires unique approaches to everyday
activities such as eating, sleeping and exercising.

Burbank will answer questions during the time available. In addition
to airing live on NASA TV, Burbank's answers will be posted to
YouTube. To follow Burbank on Twitter, visit:

http://twitter.com/AstroCoastie

For more information about the International Space Station, Expedition
30 and the exact time of the event, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

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