Media Advisory - Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to visit Ottawa, Regina and Moose Jaw

LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - From February 6 to 9, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will visit Ottawa, Regina and Moose Jaw to talk about the Artemis II mission, during which he will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon. Jenni Gibbons, the Canadian backup astronaut for Artemis II, will accompany Jeremy at the Ottawa events.

They will speak to groups of students about their preparation for the mission and encourage them to reach for the stars. They will also give presentations for the general public and will be available to give interviews to local media about Canada's role in lunar exploration and the Artemis program.

Journalists who wish to attend one of these events or request an interview with Jeremy Hansen or Jenni Gibbons are asked to contact the CSA Media Relations Office.

              
          
        Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Ottawa (Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons)


                When    
            
              What                                                                                   Where


     1:00 p.m. ET       
            
              
                Actua
               National Conference                           Delta Ottawa City
                                                                                                                         Centre

                                 Presentation to 40 students in grades 5 and 6 and about 100 STEM professionals.        101 Lyon Street North

                                                                                                                      Ottawa, Ontario

                                                                                                                    
     K1R 5T9



     3:00 p.m. ET       
            
              
                Nunavut Sivuniksavut
               School                         450 Rideau Street

                        
            Presentation to 30 Inuit post-secondary students.                                      Ottawa, Ontario

                                                                                                                    
     K1N 5Z4



                       
            
              Thursday, February 8, 2024 - Regina


     9:00 a.m. CT       
            
              
                First Nations University of Canada                             1 First Nations Way

                                 Presentation to students and community members, followed by a question period.         Regina, Saskatchewan

                                                                                                                    
     S4S 7K2



     1:15 p.m. CT       
            
              
                Saskatchewan Science Centre                                    2903 Powerhouse Drive

                        
            Presentation to 150 students and teachers from grades 6 to 9.                          Regina, Saskatchewan

                                                                                                                    
     S4N 0A1



     7:00 p.m. CT       
            
              
                Saskatchewan Science Centre                                    2903 Powerhouse Drive

                        
            Presentation to about 500 people from the general public.                              Regina, Saskatchewan

                                                                                                                    
     S4N 0A1



                       
            
              Friday, February 9, 2024 - Moose Jaw


     10:00 a.m. CT      
            
              
                A.E. Peacock Collegiate                                        45 Ross Street East

                                 Presentation to over 1,000 students aged 9 and up from underrepresented groups, in
                                  person and online.                                                                    Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

                                                                                                                    
     S6H 0S3

    --  Information kit - Artemis II mission
    --  Biography of astronaut Jeremy Hansen

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