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/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory/Photo Op - Ontario Science Centre marks astronaut David Saint-Jacques' first mission with launch party/


Former astronaut Dr. Dave Williams provides insight into space travel in real time

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ -  3... 2... 1... blast off! On December 3, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques departs for the International Space Station (ISS) on his first mission, Expedition 58. To mark this momentous occasion in Canadian space exploration, the Ontario Science Centre hosts a public launch party, featuring a NASA Live stream, space-themed activities and a special presentation by former astronaut Dr. Dave Williams.

Having been to space twice and setting the Canadian record for spacewalking, Dr. Dave has incredible insight on space travel ? from the effects of spaceflight on the human body to the challenges faced in microgravity to the dangers of floating space debris.

Former astronaut Dr. Dave Williams is at the Ontario Science Centre on Monday, December 3 for the launch of Expedition 58. (CNW Group/Ontario Science Centre)

The launch party is included with general admission to the Science Centre.

What

Launch party for Expedition 58



Who

Dr. Dave Williams, former Canadian Space Agency astronaut*

With special guests:
Grade 5 & 6 students from Grenoble Public School
Grade 12 students from Ontario Science Centre Science School

Please note: Dr. Dave Williams is available for interview onsite at the Ontario Science Centre or via Skype or FaceTime from 9 a.m.



When

Monday, December 3, 2018

  • 12 p.m. ? NASA Live streaming begins
  • 12:30 p.m. ? Soyuz MS-11 docks to the International Space Station
  • 1 p.m. ? Dr. Dave Williams presents and answers student questions
  • 2:15 p.m. ? Hatch opens and Expedition 58 crew boards ISS
  • 3 p.m. ? NASA Live streaming ends

Where

Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON
Please enter via main entrance. TV crews may enter at back entrance via Gateway Blvd.

 

The Ontario Science Centre marks astronaut David Saint-Jacques' first mission with launch party on December 3. (CNW Group/Ontario Science Centre)

SOURCE Ontario Science Centre


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