Media Advisory - Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch with Canadian Steve MacLean Onboard

Media Advisory

LONGUEUIL, QC, Aug. 22, 2006 -- Media are invited to the Canadian
Space Agency (CSA) for the launch of NASA's Atlantis Space Shuttle set for
August 27, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. with Canadian astronaut Steve MacLean onboard.
Mission STS-115 marks the renewal of assembly missions for completion of the
International Space Station. Astronaut MacLean will take part in his second
space flight during which he will become the very first Canadian to operate
the Canadarm2 in space. He will also be performing a spacewalk during this
mission to the Space Station.
CSA Astronaut Dave Williams, member of the crew STS-118 currently set for
launch in June 2007, will be on-site to underline this event with CSA
employees and their families.
What: Launch of Atlantis Space Shuttle for STS-115 mission
When: Sunday, August 27, 2006
Who: Dave Williams, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut
Schedule:

2:30 p.m. Autograph session for kids with Dave Williams

3:45 p.m. Event starts. Review of Mission STS-115 with
Dave Williams

4:10 p.m. Presentation of a video-message by Steve MacLean

4:15 p.m. Question period for employees and their families

4:40 p.m. One-on-one interviews
Journalists are invited to contact CSA Media Relations by phone or e-mail
to indicate their interest in attending the launch event or to identify
special requirements. Media briefings will also be organized at various dates
throughout the mission.
To listen to the comments provided by Dave Williams, media are invited to
call at 1 (888) 265-0903, passcode: 738498.
Information
For more information on the STS-115 mission or to schedule interviews
with CSA spokespersons, please contact CSA Media Relations at (450) 926-4370.
For details on the mission, visit the Canadian Space Agency's website at
www.space.gc.ca/sts-115.
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For further information:
Charles Guillaume
Media Relations, CSA
Tel.: (450) 926-4370
Web: www.space.gc.ca

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