Dec 2, 2011

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

Amiko Kauderer Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-7674 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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