Longueuil, Quebec, September 21, 2009 – Media representatives are invited to the Cultural Recreation Centre of Vulcan, Alberta to witness an out-of-this-world conversation. Students from Palliser Regional Schools will have the unique opportunity to ask their questions to Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Robert Thirsk while he is in space. Schools throughout Alberta will also have the chance of watching the event live via a webcast.
Journalists who cannot be on site will be able to watch the event live on this website: www.LearnAlberta.ca .
Time of the event may change without advance notice. Please call our Media Relations Office for the most up to date information at 450-926-4370.
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 please contact:
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Telephone: 450-926-4370
www.asc-csa.gc.ca
Greg Kuzniuk
Public Affairs Officer
Communications
Alberta Education
780-427-5199
