June 18, 2012

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

Brenda A Cabaniss Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-244-8860 brenda a cabaniss@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M29-12

NASA ASTRONAUT TO TALK TO FLORIDA STUDENTS IN CYBERSPACE

HOUSTON -- NASA astronaut Andrew "Drew" Feustel will talk with students in cyberspace as part of the Florida Summer Youth Program on Friday, June 22

Feustel will take part in two live streaming video appearances with students at the Holmes County Public Library (HCPL) at 303 N Etheridge St , Bonifay, Fla The first session begins at 11:30 a m EDT followed by a second session at 2:30 p m Media interested in attending either appearance should contact Susan Harris, director, HCPL, 850-547-3573

Speaking from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Feustel hopes to inspire Florida youths to reach for the stars during the library's "Dream Big" events The question-and-answer format will include information from his two space shuttle missions

Feustel was selected by NASA in July 2000 In 2009, he served on the crew of STS-125, the final servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope In 2011, he launched aboard space shuttle Endeavour's final mission, STS-134, to the International Space Station He has logged more than 28 days in space including 42 hours and 18 minutes during six spacewalks

The Florida Summer Youth Program is an annual collaboration between the State Library and Archives of Florida and public libraries around the state which provide information, resources and activities for youths during their summer break

For more information about Feustel and virtual appearances, visit:

http://www nasa gov

For more information about HCPL's Florida Summer Youth Program, visit:

http://www myhcpl org

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