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Obama makes Space phone call

Washington, USA - The president talked to the astronauts in a videoconference

President Obama made yesterday a videocall to the astronauts of the International Space Station (ISS). Commander Lee Archambault and the two crews received the call coming from the Roosevelt room of the White House, in Washington. Together with the president there were members of the congress and some students. "Thanks for having time for us", said Obama, stating to be "Extremely proud" of the astronauts...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101808
Rome, Italy, 03/25/2009 14:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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