Feb 20, 2009

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

John Yembrick Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 john yembrick-1@nasa gov

RELEASE: 09-034

BE PART OF HISTORY -- HELP NASA NAME THE NEXT SPACE STATION MODULE

WASHINGTON -- NASA is asking the public to help name the International Space Station's next module - a control tower for robotics in space and the world's ultimate observation deck

Eight refrigerator-sized racks in the Node 3 module will provide room for many of the station's life support systems Attached to the node is the cupola, a one-of-a-kind work station with six windows around the sides and one on top The cupola will offer astronauts a spectacular view of their home planet and their home in space In addition to providing a perfect location to observe and photograph Earth, the cupola also will contain a robotics workstation from which astronauts will be able to control the station's 57-foot robotic arm

Individuals can vote for the module's name online, choosing one of four NASA suggestions -- Earthrise, Legacy, Serenity or Venture -- or writing in a name Submissions will be accepted Feb 19 through March 20 The name should reflect the spirit of exploration and cooperation embodied by the space station and follow in the tradition set by Node 1, named "Unity," and Node 2, named "Harmony "

The winning name will be announced at the Node 3 unveiling April 28 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida The node is scheduled to arrive at Kennedy April 20 and is targeted for launch in late 2009

For more information, to submit a name and to view pictures of the node and cupola, visit:

http://www nasa gov/namenode3

For additional information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

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