Calgary, Alberta, February 4, 2010 – After travelling more than 125 million kilometres and establishing a Canadian record of time spent in space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Robert Thirsk returns to Calgary. For his first visit after his 6-month mission to the International Space Station, he will return the Convocation Hood he wore during the University of Calgary Honorary Degree ceremony held in space on July 8th, 2009. He will also take the opportunity to give a special multimedia presentation on his historic mission.
Media representatives are invited to the University of Calgary to attend the event.
When :
Monday, February 8, 2010
Schedule :
10:30 a.m. (Mountain Time)
- Expedition 20/21 highlights
- Honorary degree diploma hand out
- Return of the Convocation Hood after a trip to space
Who :
Robert Thirsk
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut
Where :
University of Calgary
Rosza Centre
206 University Court
Calgary, Alberta
For details on the mission, visit
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/fra/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
