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Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Julie Payette in Gaspé Region and Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Longueuil, Quebec, February 16, 2006 - Representatives of the media are invited to attend presentations by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette who will speak about space exploration, Canada's role in space, and the life of an astronaut during a mission. Payette is in the region to take part in La Grande traversée. The speaking events will take place in Bonaventure, Chandler, and Havre-aux-Maisons in Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Friday, February 17, in Bonaventure
| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
700 high school students
École polyvalente aux Quatre-Vents
143, avenue Louisbourg
Bonaventure |
Sunday, February 19, in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
| 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
350 people, a general audience
Maison de la culture
37 chemin Central
Havre-aux-Maisons |
Wednesday, February 22, in Chandler
| 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. |
600 high school students
École polyvalente Mgr Sévigny
155, rue Mgr Ross
Chandler |
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To book an interview, or for more information please contact:
Julie Simard
Media Relations and Information Services
Canadian Space Agency
Telephone: (450) 926-4370
E-mail:
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