Longueuil, Quebec, January 5, 2005 - The President of the Canadian Space Agency, Dr. Marc Garneau, invites media to a press briefing where he will review accomplishments of the Canadian Space Program in 2004 and highlight activities scheduled to take place in 2005. The Return-to-Flight of the U.S. Space Shuttle and the mission for Astronaut Steve MacLean figure among this year's exciting events. WHEN Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. AGENDA Presentation by Marc Garneau Question period One-on-one interviews WHERE Canadian Space Agency Room 7A-100 6767 Route de l'Aéroport Saint-Hubert, Quebec (Highway 30, Exit 120) Media outside Montréal can listen to the briefing by dialing1-877-385-4099, then enter 1740258#. Dr. Garneau's presentation will be available on the Agency's website on January 11, 2005, at http://www.space.gc.ca. Media wishing to book a phone interview with Dr. Garneau following the briefing must contact the CSA in advance. Please call (450) 926-4370. - 30 - For more information, please contact: Julie Simard Communications Advisor Media Relations Canadian Space Agency Media line: (450) 926-4370 Direct line: (450) 926-6651 E-mail: julie.simard@space.gc.ca Subscribe to the Canadian Space Agency News Room and receive by e-mail, on a regular basis, the latest news on the Canadian Space Program. To subscribe, visit: www.space.gc.ca/medialist
