Junior Astronauts: Membertou and Eskasoni winners in Nova Scotia

On June 10, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom School in Membertou and Eskasoni Elementary & Middle School. These schools won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. Jeremy Hansen will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions.

Longueuil, Quebec, June 9, 2021 — On June 10, 2021, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Maupeltuewey Kina'matno'kuom School in Membertou and Eskasoni Elementary & Middle School. These schools won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. Jeremy Hansen will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions.

Media are invited to attend. Please contact the CSA's Media Relations Office at asc.medias-media.csa@canada.ca to obtain the links to connect to the virtual sessions.

Useful links

• Biography of Jeremy Hansen
• Junior Astronauts

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Contact information

Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Website: asc-csa.gc.ca
Email: ASC.Medias-Media.CSA@canada.ca
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