SPACEHAB Rolls Out Hardware Bound for Space Station

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SPACEHAB ROLLS OUT HARDWARE BOUND FOR SPACE STATION

Work on Second Return-to-Flight Mission Also On Target

Houston, Texas, April 18, 2005 - SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ/NMS: SPAB),
a leading provider of commercial space services, announced today that it is
a "GO" for launch on the May 2005 STS-114 space shuttle mission with the
rollout of the Company's External Stowage Platform 2 (or ESP2). This cargo
carrier marks a first in the use of large-scale commercial hardware by NASA
as it is deployed from the shuttle's cargo bay to its permanent residence on
the International Space Station (ISS).

SPACEHAB's ESP2, a modified version of the Company's Integrated Cargo
Carrier system, will be permanently attached to the ISS airlock and house
critical replacement parts for use by the astronaut crews. It is anticipated
that the use of this privately-developed asset on the ISS paves the way for
more commercial opportunities during ISS assembly and operations and in
support of new exploration initiatives.

"The transfer of our hardware to NASA denotes the culmination of many
testing, integration, and training activities," said E. Michael Chewning,
Senior Vice President, SPACEHAB Flight Services. "After the successful crew
equipment interface test, the STS-114 astronaut crew offered high praise for
the work accomplished by our team."

Outfitted with a host of space station 'spare parts', the ESP2 began its
two-hour road trip from SPACEHAB's Payload Processing Facility in Cape
Canaveral to NASA's Kennedy Space Center where it will be loaded into a
large canister with other major hardware elements destined for the orbiting
outpost. On April 27 the entire contents of the canister are scheduled for
installation into the Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay while on the
launch pad, awaiting an expected liftoff sometime between May 15 and June 3.
While all eyes are on this historic return-to-flight mission, the SPACEHAB
team is also preparing for the second space shuttle flight, STS-121,
scheduled to launch just two months after STS-114. On this mission, SPACEHAB
is providing its non-deployable Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) system. The
STS-121 crew has begun hardware familiarization and training exercises on
the ICC, with more preparation scheduled later in the month at SPACEHAB's
Headquarters in Houston and at the Company's Florida facility.

The ICC provides a robust, modular, and flexible unpressurized pallet
resource, nestled in the shuttle's cargo bay, whose multiple mission
configurations can accommodate a variety of payloads. One such SPACEHAB
payload on the STS-121 mission is a large storage chest, known as the
deployable SHOSS Box, which will be transferred and mounted to the ESP2,
previously flown onboard STS-114. This box contains spare parts for future
repair and maintenance of the ISS.

The work completed on these missions is opening doors to new SPACEHAB
opportunities. For example, the Company is finalizing plans to provide
another stowage platform, ESP3, which would be flown on STS-118 and also
mounted to the ISS. This cargo carrying pallet, flown in conjunction with
SPACEHAB's Single Logistics Module, is currently scheduled for launch in
July 2006.

"Our hardware flexibility and expert team are ready to meet evolving
requirements as NASA works to complete ISS assembly and begin on-orbit
operations," stated Michael E. Kearney, SPACEHAB President and Chief
Executive Officer. "We look forward to supporting NASA on ISS assembly
completion efforts."

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).

The statements in this document may contain forward-looking statements that
are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject
to risks, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be
materially different from the forward-looking statement. These factors
include, but are not limited to, continued government support and funding
for key space programs, product performance and market acceptance of
products and services, as well as other risk factors and business
considerations described in the company's Securities & Exchange Commission
filings including the annual report on Form 10-K. Any forward-looking
statements in this document should be evaluated in light of these important
risk factors. The Company assumes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.

For more information, contact:
Kimberly Campbell
Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications
SPACEHAB, Inc.
Phone 713.558.5049


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