What do astronauts and the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie have in common? Healthy habits and… space!

From: Canadian Space Agency

Media advisory

Longueuil, Quebec, — Tomorrow, ; Canadian Space Agency astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Joshua Kutryk will help unveil the new space-themed Véhicube, which is part of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie's School Tour.

The two astronauts will talk about how important it is for astronauts to exercise and eat nutritious food. At the same time, they will encourage students and educators to take part in the Junior Astronauts campaign, which promotes adopting healthy habits to maintain good health, both on Earth and in space.

Media are invited to the event (which will be in French only). Those who cannot attend in person can watch it live on the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie's Facebook page.

Time What Who Where
10:00 a.m. ET
  • Unveiling of the new Grand défi Pierre Lavoie's School Tour space-themed Véhicube
  • Presentation on the importance of exercise and good nutrition for astronauts and on healthy habits for everyone
  • Physical activity on stationary bikes with young people
  • David Saint-Jacques, Canadian Space Agency astronaut
  • Joshua Kutryk, Canadian Space Agency astronaut
  • Pierre Lavoie, co-founder of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
  • 24 students from Marcel Vaillancourt elementary school
 Studios MELS 3, Studio J
1777 Carrie Derick Street
Montreal, Quebec H3C 6G2

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