Longueuil, Quebec, September 13, 2006 - Media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to attend a downlink event with Canadian astronaut Steve MacLean from space. Prime Minister Stephen Harper will speak to astronaut MacLean. Prime Minister Harper will be calling from his office in Ottawa and the conversation will be broadcast live on NASA TV. Canadian students from Steve MacLean Public School, College Durocher, the Thorndale School and Sun Youth summer camp on-site at the CSA will also have a chance to ask their questions to Steve MacLean in space.
Time of event may change without advance notice. Please call the Media Relations' Office for the most up to date information at (450) 926-4370.
When:
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Time:
11:25 a.m
Welcoming remarks and questions from students
11:35 a.m
Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with Steve MacLean
11:45 a.m.
End - interviews
Who:
Mathieu Caron, Flight Controller, CSA
Jamie Sevigny, Robotic Instructor, CSA
20 students from Steve MacLean Public School, Ottawa, Ontario (age 10)
60 students from College Durocher, St-Lambert, Quebec (ages 13 to 14)
36 students from Thorndale School, Pierrefonds, Quebec (ages 9 to 11)
8 youth from Sun Youth summer camp (ages 10 to 14)
Where:
Canadian Space Agency
6767 Route de l'Aéroport
Longueuil, Quebec
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For more information:
Julie Simard
Communications Advisor
Media Relations and Information Services
Canadian Space Agency
Telephone: (450) 926-4370
E-mail:
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