FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2001
CONTACT: Julia Phillips
The SPACE Agency
+1.281.333.9500
jphillips@thespaceagency.org

NEW COMPANY BRINGS THE "STARS" OF
THE GLOBAL SPACE PROGRAM DOWN TO EARTH

The SPACE Agency lifts off at the 2001 Paris Air Show


LE BOURGET, France - NASA astronaut, doctor and businessman Bernard A. Harris, Jr., announced on June 16th at the 2001 Paris Air Show the launch of a new company designed to bring international space heroes to audiences around the world. The only firm of its kind in the world, The SPACE Agency features a stellar crew of clients, including former astronauts, cosmonauts and other noted aerospace leaders who have made significant contributions to the success of the global space program.

"The history of the international space program is filled with courageous explorers and brilliant minds who have played a critical role in man's quest to uncover the mysteries of space," said Gwen Griffin, chief executive officer and managing director of The SPACE Agency. "Our goal is to share the excitement of space exploration by positioning these extraordinary men and women as true heroes and providing them avenues to use their talents and experiences to educate, inspire and motivate audiences around the world."
The SPACE Agency, which stands for Speakers for Public Appearances and Cooperative Enterprises, includes a wide array of special services:

Speaking Engagements - including keynote speaker appearances for all sizes of association meetings, corporate gatherings, group functions and more.

Seminars - including customized presentations designed to train groups of all sizes in teamwork, motivation and leadership using experiences and knowledge gained by working in the human space program.

Media Services/Cooperative Enterprises - including unique merchandising, endorsement, advertising and product development opportunities.

The SPACE Agency currently has a staff of five professionals with over 50 years of collective experience in the aerospace industry, with special emphasis in sales, marketing and licensing.

"I have many years of public speaking experience, but have always had to try and market myself for these appearances; a difficult task when working full-time," said Harris, one of the featured clients within The SPACE Agency. "It is refreshing to now have a company behind me who will seek out these opportunities for me on a regular basis, as well as market me for additional opportunities, such as product endorsements and licensing agreements."

Located in Houston, Texas, in the United States, The SPACE Agency is the premier firm representing former astronauts, cosmonauts and aerospace leaders to market speaking engagements, seminars and media services/cooperative enterprises. For more information visit the Web site at www.thespaceagency.org or call (713) 877-1806.

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