LOCAL AEROSPACE EXECUTIVE FEATURED AS 'MR. NOVEMBER'

Michael Kearney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Space City's very own SPACEHAB, Inc., has been recently profiled in the Southwest Airline Spirit Magazine A Freedom Story. Because of this aerospace mogul's uncanny connection to the little airline that could, its official magazine decided to feature Kearney in November's Winter Travel 2004 issue. The magazine, which reaches nearly 73 million passengers per year, features stories from business travel and vacation hot-spots to culinary delights and celebrity profiles. So, what does Mr. Kearney think about his new found fame? "Well, I'm thrilled. It's a real honor to be featured in a magazine that has such a diverse and expansive readership. Also, it's not too bad to be a Mr. November once in your life!"

SPACEHAB Inc., headquartered in Webster, Texas, provides NASA and commercial users of space with a variety of services ranging from research and logistics modules for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station to configuration management support, satellite processing services, and project engineering for the government. To get a peek at the story featuring our local celebrity, catch a ride on Southwest in November and take a peek at its Freedom Story , or you can access the article via SPACEHAB's website at: www.spacehab.com.

SPACEHAB, Incorporated ( www.spacehab.com ) is a leading provider of commercial and government space services with three primary business units. The Flight Services business unit develops, owns, and operates habitat and laboratory modules and cargo carriers aboard NASA's Space Shuttles for Space Station resupply and research purposes. SPACEHAB's Astrotech subsidiary provides payload processing support services for both commercial and government customers at company-owned facilities in Florida and California. The Company's Government Services business unit supports NASA's Johnson Space Center providing configuration management, product engineering, and support services for both the Space Station and Space Shuttle programs. Additionally, through The Space Store, Space Media provides space merchandise to the public and space enthusiasts worldwide ( www.thespacestore.com ).

SPACEHAB President Mike Kearney, featured in the November issue of the Southwest Airline Spirit Magazine: A Freedom Story, outlines the unique similarities between the Texas-based airline and the Webster-based aerospace company.