Minister Champagne to announce assignments for Canadian Space Agency astronauts

Media advisory

Longueuil, Quebec,  — On , the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will announce new assignments for Canadian astronauts.

Following the announcement, the Minister and the astronauts will visit the Moon Base, a food and health hub at the CSA. Media are invited to attend an educational activity with a youth group from the West Island Black Community Association and a representative from Ulnooweg Education Centre, a not-for-profit Indigenous organization in Atlantic Canada.

CSA experts, including astronauts, will be on site and available for interviews. All interview requests for CSA experts must be coordinated with the CSA Media Relations Office (information below). Interview requests for Minister Champagne must be coordinated directly with his office.

For media participation on site

All media representatives will be required to check in and present a piece of photo ID at the gate and at reception. We suggest arriving early to avoid potential delays due to security measures.

Time What Who Where
9:30 a.m. (ET)
  • Announcement regarding CSA astronaut assignments
  • Visit and activity at the Moon Base (photo opportunity)
  • The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
  • Lisa Campbell, CSA President
  • CSA astronauts
  • Youth from the West Island Black Community Association
  • Representative from Ulnooweg Education Centre
  • John H. Chapman Space Centre
    6767 Route de l'Aéroport
    Longueuil, Quebec
  • The announcement will be streamed on the CSA's YouTube channel and Facebook page (with simultaneous interpretation).

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Contact information

Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
Email: asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca
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Audrey Champoux
Press secretary and senior communications advisor
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
audrey.champoux@ised-isde.gc.ca

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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