SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation announced today that its NASTAR(R) Center will provide a 2-day space training experience in Philadelphia for 96 participants attending Space Cruise Week in April 2009. The Space Cruise, set to sail in April of 2009 aboard the luxury yacht Sea Dream, will include several space-themed festivities during its journey including the boarding of several famous astronauts to act as guests and educators during the voyage. The Space Cruise will be provided by XtraOrdinary Adventures. One of the main events is training in ETC's National AeroSpace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center. Participants will each receive a 2-day space program entitled the Complete Sub-Orbital Space Training Experience. The Complete Sub-Orbital Space Training Experience is part of NASTAR Center's newly released Air and Space Adventure Programs which allow guests to participate in authentic training and experience air combat and space flights. Mitchell J Schultz, Director of XtraOrdinary Adventures, announced, "Ninety-six possible participants from around the globe are expected to register for a Space Cruise, and all ninety-six will get an authentic space training experience at the NASTAR Center. This will enable cruise week attendees to get a real taste of the flavors of spaceflight." The participants will receive a 2-day Complete Sub-Orbital Space Training Program which is based on the flight profile of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo; a thrilling spaceflight experience that produces actual G force exposure experienced during launch, weightlessness, and the reentry portions of flight. Each 2-day space training program includes space training courses, four space flights, and an awards ceremony. Each space trainee will receive their own flightsuit, coursebook, certificate, souvenir DVD and get to 'earn their wings' upon completion of their space flights. Brienna Henwood, Business Development Manager at NASTAR Center, stated "The 2-day space training program is truly unique in that it's the most comprehensive space experience available. It is the closest thing possible to an actual sub-orbital space flight, and we are pleased to be able to provide this great experience to the public." During space cruise week, participants will meet others of similar interests from around the world while cruising on the luxury yacht Sea Dream with several famous astronauts. The astronauts will select at random up to six passengers for a future sub-orbital spaceflight. Additional festivities include a zero-G flight take off and landing from the Kennedy Space Center shuttle runway, a tour of the Center and a closing ceremony with many noted space enthusiasts. About XtraOrdinary Adventures Mitchell J Schultz is an experienced adventurer, world traveler and avid space enthusiast. Traveling for over 40 years, he has visited over 50 countries and has founded XTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES, LLC to market the making of 'Dreams to Reality' for the true space adventurer. Discriminating travelers with the inclination and the budget to take the space cruise will participate in the world's most exhilarating week of space related events and activities culminating with sending participants on a future sub-orbital spaceflight that will forever become one of their most memorable experiences. For more information visit http://www.xtraordinaryadventures.com/. Contact: Mitchell J Schultz, Director (561) 455-4594 ETC designs, develops, installs and maintains aircrew training systems (aeromedical, tactical combat and general), disaster management training systems and services, entertainment products, sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing products, hyperbaric chambers and related products for domestic and international customers. This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have based these forward- looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. 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Deaner, CFO Tel: 215-355-9100 (ext. 1203) Fax: 215-357-4000 ETC - Internet Home Page: http://www.etcusa.com/ DATASOURCE: Environmental Tectonics Corporation CONTACT: Duane D. Deaner, CFO of Environmental Tectonics Corporation, +1-215-355-9100 (ext. 1203), Fax: +1-215-357-4000; Mitchell J Schultz, Director of XtraOrdinary Adventures, +1-561-455-4594, Web site: http://www.etcusa.com/

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