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Glenn Mahone/Doc Mirelson
Headquarters, Washington         March 4, 2003
(Phone: 202/358-1600)

Eileen M. Hawley
Johnson Space Center, Houston
(Phone: 281/483-5111)

RELEASE: 03-092

A LETTER TO AMERICA FROM THE COLUMBIA CREW FAMILIES

     The families of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) crew have 
requested NASA to release the following letter to the media and 
public.

"The families of the Space Shuttle Columbia crew are deeply grateful 
for the generous outpouring of support and affection we have received 
from around the world over the past three weeks.

"Many people have asked how they can honor the STS-107 crew and assist 
our families during this difficult time. There are several charitable 
funds that have been established on our behalf. Information about 
these funds can be found at:

www.columbiashuttlefund.com 


"Sincerely,

The Columbia Crew Families"


For more information about NASA or the Space Shuttle Columbia 
investigation on the Internet, visit:   http://www.nasa.gov

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