CAPCOM: Good morning Discovery! A special good morning to you today Paolo. We certainly hope that you've had a little bit of time to look out and see the beautiful stars since you've been up there in space.

Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli: Good morning Houston. Good morning Shannon. Yes, stars a really beautiful and from up here they're even more beautiful. Thank you to Sasha. Thank you to everybody who made this possible. I really appreciate it. (Nespoli continues speaking in Italian.)

CAPCOM: Thanks alot Paolo.