Media Advisory - Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques to launch to space

ST-HUBERT, QC, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - On December 3, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Soyuz rocket. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, CSA astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and former CSA astronaut Robert Thirsk will participate in a launch event held at the CSA.

David Saint-Jacques' mission is set to be the longest for a Canadian aboard the ISS, where he will carry out scientific experiments, perform robotics tasks, test new technologies, and maybe go on a spacewalk.

Media representatives are invited to the CSA's launch event. Those who cannot attend can watch the launch live on the Canadian Space Agency's YouTube channel.

To conduct an interview with one of the CSA's spokespeople, please contact the Media Relations Office at [email protected].

Date:	December 3, 2018
Time:	6:00 a.m. ET
What:	Presentations and commentary  Launch of the Soyuz rocket
Who:	The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Jenni Sidey-Gibbons, CSA astronaut Robert Thirsk, former CSA astronaut
Where:	Canadian Space Agency John H. Chapman Space Centre  6767 Route de l'Aéroport Saint-Hubert, Quebec  J3Y 8Y9

Useful links

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques' mission,
Information kit for David Saint-Jacques' mission: images and videos

Follow us on social media 
Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca

SOURCE Canadian Space Agency

Canadian Space Agency, Media Relations Office, Telephone: [phone], Email: [email protected]

Related Links

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca