Longueuil, Quebec, May 21, 2009 - Media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the launch of Russian Soyuz vehicle with Canadian astronaut Robert (Bob) Thirsk aboard. The launch is set for May 27th, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. EDT.
Thirsk will then become the first Canadian to launch aboard a Russian Soyuz vehicle and to participate in an Expedition mission to the International Space Station (ISS). During his six-month mission, he will conduct Canadian science and technology experiments, act as a robotic specialist and will be responsible for the Japanese segment (Kibo).
Journalists who cannot be on site at CSA will be able to watch the event live on our Web site at www.asc-csa.gc.ca
To schedule interviews with CSA spokespersons, please contact CSA Media Relations at (450) 926-4370.
For more details on the mission, visit the Canadian Space Agency's website at
www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition20-21/default.asp
Videos, 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 about Mission STS-127 or on CSA astronaut Julie Payette, please visit the STS-127 Mission Website at: www.asc-csa.gc.ca .
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Telephone: 450-926-4370
www.asc-csa.gc.ca
