Media Advisory/Space Serving Humanity: Canadian Entrepreneur Travels to Space on Philanthropic Mission

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Mon Jun 1, 2009 1:48pm EDT 

  LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC, Jun 01 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for
the announcement of the first philanthropic mission to the International
Space Station by a private Canadian explorer, slated to launch with Soyuz
TMA-16 crew this September.

    The announcement will be made simultaneously in Moscow (Russia) and
Longueuil (CSA Headquarters) and will take place on Thursday, June 4th
2009 at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

    Live from Moscow will be representatives from Space Adventures and the
first Canadian space explorer.

    Live at CSA will be CSA President Steve MacLean.


What :    First Canadian space explorer to travel to space on philanthropic 
          mission

When :    Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

Who:      Steve Maclean, President, Canadian Space Agency-CSA
          Canadian Private explorer in Moscow

Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Event starts
          9:45 a.m. Q & A session with Moscow and Longueuil

Where:    Canadian Space Agency
          6767 Route de l'Aeroport
          Longueuil, Quebec


    

Contacts:
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations
450-926-4370
www.asc-csa.gc.ca

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