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

LONGUEUIL, QC, Jan. 13, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Tomorrow, January 14, 2020; 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.

Date:	Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Time:	10:00 a.m. ET
What:	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
Who:	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
Where:	Studios MELS 3, Studio J 1777 Carrie Derick Street Montreal, Quebec  H3C 6G2

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