VIASPACE Inc. CEO Interviewed by Green Baron Report

Recent Developments, Growth Outlook Discussed in Exclusive Webcast

The webcast is available on the "Webcasts" page at www.TheGreenBaron.com.

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, The Green Baron Report issued a "Stock Alert" to its members; the alert is also available at www.TheGreenBaron.com. The report focuses on how VIASPACE's recent acquisition of Inter-Pacific Arts is expected to support the Company's growth in alternative energy; in particular, the report emphasizes the tremendous potential in renewable, green energy through its license to grow and cultivate Giant King Grass, which is suitable for cellulosic biofuels.

About VIASPACE Inc.: VIASPACE is an alternative energy company providing products and technology for renewable and clean energy that reduce or eliminate dependence on fossil and high-risk-pollutant energy sources. The Company provides raw material for cellulosic biofuels and develops and markets fuel cell cartridges, products and technology. VIASPACE subsidiary Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation owns a portfolio of fuel cell patents licensed from Pasadena-based California Institute of Technology (Caltech), which manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where the direct methanol fuel cell was invented. For more information, please see http://www.viaspace.com/ or contact Dr. Jan Vandersande, Director of Communications, at 800-517-8050 or IR@VIASPACE.com.

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