They may not be faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive or capable of leaping a building in a single bound, but SPACEHAB employees are superheroes to some very special children.

Superheroes Unite was the theme for the 2005 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure held recently at the University of Houston – Clear Lake. SPACEHAB, a long time supporter of the walk, raised $8,200, and more than 65 employees and their families laced up for the event.

SPACEHAB Superheroes gather before making the three mile walk

“We have several employees who are directly impacted by this debilitating disease, so it is of no surprise that we had such an enormous turn-out,” said Michael Kearney, President and Chief Executive Officer. “SPACEHAB is not only a place of business but also a cohesive family, and when there is a call to action, our employees respond.” In addition to exceeding fundraising expectations, SPACEHAB took home the first place award for the JDRF Gulf Coast T-shirt contest, a second year in a row feat for SPACEHAB.

Juvenile Diabetes, or Type 1 Diabetes, affects more than three million people, mostly children. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and money to find a cure. As of now, the only way to treat Juvenile Diabetes is with insulin. SPACEHAB is proud to be a part of this worthy cause.

About SPACEHAB, Incorporated

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).

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