Media Advisory - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques prepares for launch to the International Space Station

LONGUEUIL, QC, Nov. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is scheduled to take off for the International Space Station on December 3, 2018, from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, at approximately 6:31 a.m. ET (5:31 p.m. local time in Kazakhstan).

As the launch approaches, David and Expedition 58 crewmates Anne McClain and Oleg Kononenko will be participating in pre-launch activities, including qualification exams, traditional ceremonies and news conferences.

            November 13-14        
            Qualification exams





            November 15                    Crew news conference at the
                                             Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut
                                             Training Center

                                            Traditional Red Square visit





            November 19                    Crew departure for Baikonur,
                                             beginning of quarantine period





            December 1                     Soyuz rocket is transported to
                                             the launch pad





            December 2                     Meeting of the State Commission

                                   
            Crew news conference

Video files of some activities will be available on NASA TV.

    --  For more information on David Saint-Jacques' mission.
    --  For more information about the Soyuz.
    --  For b-roll footage of David Saint-Jacques, access our FTP site.

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