Ansari to Speak at Space Career Fair and 24th National Space Symposium

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 4, 2008) — Ms. Anousheh Ansari, chief executive officer and co-founder, Prodea Systems, will serve as featured speaker during the the 6^th annual Space Career Fair on April 10. The first female private space explorer, Ansari visited the International Space Station in 2006. Ansari will also speak at 9:30 am Thursday, April 10 at the 24th National Space Symposium.

The symposium, the premier annual gathering of the global space community, will take place April 7-10 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The career fair, held in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium, is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as transitioning military personnel. The location and timing of the Space Career Fair provide unique opportunities for attendees to meet, interact, and potentially interview with a diverse range of space companies.

Additional information about the symposium and career fair, including registration, an updated program agenda, confirmed speaker list, and exhibitor list, is available at www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org.