Longueuil, Quebec, July 6, 2009 – On July 8, the Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk will become the first person ever to receive an Honorary degree in space. University of Calgary Chancellor, Joanne Cuthbertson will bestow the precious diploma via downlink between the International Space Station and the University. Media representatives are invited to witness this world premier.
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.
11 a.m.
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/.
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 please contact:
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Telephone: 450-926-4370
www.asc-csa.gc.ca
James Stevenson in the U of C's External
Relations department at:
Work: 403-210-6308 or
(c): 403-512-6756
