Jan 11, 2013

Trent J Perrotto Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100 trent j perrotto@nasa gov

Mike Gold Bigelow Aerospace 240-235-6016 mgold@bigelowaerospace com

MEDIA ADVISORY: M13-011

NASA, BIGELOW OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS SPACE STATION EXPANDABLE MODULE

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded a $17 8 million contract to Bigelow Aerospace to provide a new addition to the International Space Station The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module will demonstrate the benefits of this space habitat technology for future exploration and commercial space endeavors

"The International Space Station is a unique laboratory that enables important discoveries that benefit humanity and vastly increase understanding of how humans can live and work in space for long periods," NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver said "This partnership agreement for the use of expandable habitats represents a step forward in cutting-edge technology that can allow humans to thrive in space safely and affordably, and heralds important progress in U S commercial space innovation "

Garver and Bigelow Aerospace Founder and President Robert Bigelow will discuss the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module program at a media availability at 1:30 p m EST (10:30 a m PST) Wednesday, Jan 16, at Bigelow Aerospace facilities located at 1899 W Brooks Ave in North Las Vegas

To attend, media representatives must contact Mike Gold at mgold@bigelowaerospace com by 8 p m EST (5 p m PST) Jan 15

Journalists interested in a one-on-one interview with Garver should contact Sarah Ramsey at 202-215-9680 or sarah ramsey@nasa gov or Michael Cabbage at 202-549-8073 or mcabbage@nasa gov

For more information about Bigelow Aerospace, visit:

http://www bigelowaerospace com

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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