Longueuil, Quebec, May 27, 2009 - Media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to take part in the first Expedition 20/21 Crew News Conference from space. CSA Astronaut Bob Thirsk and the first international six-person crew will be taking questions from journalists.
ONLY JOURNALISTS ON-SITE at the CSA will be able to ask questions. Interested media parties must call the CSA Media Relations team to reserve a place.
Time of event may change without advance notice. Please call the CSA Media Relations Office to confirm the most up-to-date details.
Journalists who cannot be on site will be able to watch the event live on NASA TV.
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 website at
www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition20-21/ .
Video, animations and pictures are available at this address:
ftp://ftp.asc-csa.gc.ca/users/expedition20-21/pub/
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For more information please contact:
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
(450) 926-4370
www.asc-csa.gc.ca