Longueuil, Quebec, September 26, 2012 – As part of the 50th anniversary of Canada in space, the Government of Canada will celebrate the legacy of the Canadarm and the future of space robotics. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield will be present at the event.
Media representatives are invited to the event.
Time: 9 a.m.
What:
- Celebration of the Canadarm's legacy
- Unveiling of future Canadian space robotics
Who:
- Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology)
- Gilles Leclerc, Director General, Space Exploration, CSA
- Chris Hadfield, CSA astronaut
- Rod Lauzon, General Manager, Space Missions, MDA
Where:
MDA
9445 Airport Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 4J3
- 30 -
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
E-mail: media@asc-csa.gc.ca
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
