Longueuil, Quebec, September 15, 2009 – This week, Canadarm2 will do its first capture of the Japanese automated vehicle, the HTV (H-II Transfer Vehicle). Media representatives are invited to a technical briefing where Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield will explain the role of Canadarm2 and Robert Thirsk during this space catch. The information session will be followed by interviews and live NASA TV viewing of the free flying capture.
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 .
For details on the mission, visit the Canadian Space Agency's website at: www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition20-21/default.asp
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:
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Julie.simard@asc-csa.gc.ca
