Giffords will attend his shuttle launch, Mark Kelly says
Yes, he’s going into space again:
Astronaut Mark Kelly said today that he will turn over decisions about the care of his wife, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, to her mother, Gloria, during his 14-day space shuttle mission, scheduled to launch April 19.
He will stay in touch by email and will be able to communicate by phone if necessary.
He also said he expects that Giffords will be able to attend the launch of the space shuttle in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
“Absolutely,” he answered, when asked that question at a televised NASA press conference.
“I have every intention that she will be there for the launch. There really shouldn’t be any reason why she can’t be at the launch” Kelly said.
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Astronaut Mark Kelly Photo: Charles Dharapak