LONGUEUIL, February 16, 2006 -- Representatives of the media are
invited to attend presentations by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie
Payette who will speak about space exploration, Canada's role in space, and
the life of an astronaut during a mission. Payette is in the region to take
part in La Grande traversée. The speaking events will take place in
Bonaventure, Chandler, and Havre-aux-Maisons in Iles-de-la-Madeleine.
When and where:
Friday, February 17, in Bonaventure
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.700 high school students
Ecole polyvalente aux Quatre-Vents
143, avenue Louisbourg
Bonaventure
Sunday, February 19, in Iles-de-la-Madeleine
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 350 people, a general audience
Maison de la culture
37, chemin Central
Havre-aux-Maisons, Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Wednesday, February 22, in Chandler
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.600 high school students
Ecole polyvalente Mgr Sévigny
155, rue Mgr Ross
Chandler
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To book an interview, or for more information please contact:
Julie Simard
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Tel.: (450) 926-4370
E-mail: julie.simard@space.gc.ca
