Longueuil, Quebec, August 3, 2009 - The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) invites media representatives to attend a special space-to-Earth downlink event with CSA astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and over 130 Canadian teachers attending the 7th edition of the CSA's annual Space Educator Training event. The live educational downlink event will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. EDT at the CSA headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec.
Journalists who cannot be on site will be able to watch the event live on the CSA website at www.asc-csa.gc.ca.
10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. EDT
Dr. Robert Thirsk,
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
