/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Opportunity to witness the launch of David Saint-Jacques' mission in Kazakhstan/
LONGUEUIL, QC, Sept. 12, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - On December 20, 2018 (local date in Baikonur), Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Media representatives are invited to take part in pre-launch, launch and post-launch events in Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
Media representatives have until September 17 at 4:30 pm ET to contact the CSA's Media Relations team at [email protected] to express their interest.
The number of places is limited, and participation is subject to obtaining accreditation and a visa. Media representatives must cover their own travel costs.
Preliminary schedule (subject to change) | |
Local dates (Baikonur) | |
December 16 | Departure from Moscow for Baikonur, Kazakhstan |
December 20 | Launch of the Soyuz and arrival of the crew aboard the ISS |
December 21 | Return flight to Moscow |
Links
- To learn more about David Saint-Jacques' mission (Expedition 58/59).
- For more information about the Soyuz.
- Images et videos of David Saint-Jacques.
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