Longueuil, Quebec, September 5, 2012 – The Russian Soyuz launch with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Chris Hadfield aboard is set for Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 12:55 pm EST. Media representatives are invited to the Roscosmos Cosmodrome to take part in pre-events, the launch and post-launch events. CSA senior officials, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and Hadfield's family members will be on site and available for interviews.
Interested media need to notify CSA Media Relations Office by Sept 24th.
Places are limited and subject to NASA and Roscosmos' accreditation approval. Interested media must contact the CSA Media Relations Office by phone at (450) 926-4370 or email at media@asc-csa.gc.ca to provide names of all members of the media crew to attend.
On December 5, 2012, Chris Hadfield will launch aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to reach the International Space Station (ISS), where he will live and work for six months.
During the second half of his mission, Hadfield will become the first Canadian Commander of the ISS - a milestone for Canadian space exploration. In addition to overseeing operations as Commander, he will carry out scientific experiments, operate Canadarm2 and perform various robotics tasks.
Visit CSA's website for more information: www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition34-35/default.asp.
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