Nov 24, 2008

Michael Curie Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 michael curie@nasa gov

Josh Byerly Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 bill j byerly@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M08-238

SHUTTLE AND STATION ASTRONAUTS SEND SPECIAL GREETINGS TO MILITARY

HOUSTON -- The combined crews of shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station have sent a special greeting to members of the American military in time for the upcoming holiday season

From orbit 220 miles above Earth, Commander Chris Ferguson (captain, U S Navy), Pilot Eric Boe (colonel, U S Air Force), Expedition 18 Commander Mike Fincke (colonel, U S Air Force), Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough (lieutenant colonel, U S Army), Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper (captain, U S Navy) and Mission Specialist Steve Bowen (captain, U S Navy) sent greetings to the soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines around the world who are away from their families this holiday season The crew thanked the service members for their commitment and dedication and wished them well

The combined crews will be celebrating Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station During the mission, the astronauts have been working to service the station's solar arrays and deliver and install cargo and equipment necessary to expand the crew size from three to six people next year Endeavour is scheduled to return home Sunday, Nov 30

The special message to members of the military will be available during Tuesday's video file on NASA Television The video file will air at 9:00 a m CST on the standard-definition channel and also will be available on the NASA TV high-definition channel 105 The high-definition highlights will air at 8:30 a m , 11 a m and 3 p m For more information about how to receive NASA TV, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For the latest information about Endeavour's mission to the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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