Longueuil, Quebec, August 17, 2005 -- The Canadian Space Agency will take part in Expo Québec, the largest recreational exhibition event in eastern Canada, August 17 to 28, 2005, in Québec.
Members of the media are invited to visit the Canadian Space Agency exhibit, which focuses on current programs and activities, and also to attend presentations given by Agency experts. The exhibit and presentations are in the Jules Verne pavilion.
Friday, August 19
4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
"Living and working in space"
by Marcus Dejmek, Scientist
Saturday, August 20
2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
"Living and working in space"
by Marcus Dejmek, Scientist
Friday, August 26
4:00 p.m.
"Mission: Mars"
by Pierre Allard, Engineer
Saturday, August 27
Noon, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
"An introduction to the constellations"
by Richard Grou, Astronomer
1:00 p.m.
"Discovering our universe"
by Daniel Provençal, Engineer
3:00 p.m.
"Mission: Mars"
by Pierre Allard, Engineer
4:00 p.m.
"From Hubble to the James Webb Space Telescope: Canada's contribution"
by Daniel Provençal, Engineer
Sunday, August 28
Noon, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
"An introduction to the constellations"
by Richard Grou, Astronomer
The complete program of Expo Québec activities is available at the following address: www.expocite.com/expoqc2005/.
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For more information:
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Media line: (450) 926-4370
