Dextre to Launch on Mission STS-123 - Media Technical Briefing

Media Advisory

Montreal, Quebec, February 21, 2008 – The Canadian Space Agency invites the media to attend a briefing on the upcoming launch of Dextre with mission STS-123.
Canadian space robotics experts will provide technical information on Dextre and its installation on the International Space Station. Dextre is Canada's third robotic contribution to the Station's Mobile Servicing System, which includes Canadarm2 and the mobile base.

WHEN:
Monday, February 25, 2008

WHAT:
Technical briefing on Dextre followed by a question period

TIME:
10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Canadian Space Agency
6767 Route de l'Aéroport,
Saint-Hubert, Quebec

More information on Dextre and mission STS-123 will be available at: www.space.gc.ca as of February 25, 2008.
Please note: On March 3, NASA will also be holding a series of media briefings. Daniel Rey, Canadian Space Agency Project Engineer for Dextre, will take part in the Mission Overview Briefing at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Media representatives may obtain further information from NASA TV at www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html.

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For more information:
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: (450) 926-4370

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