LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 7, 2013) - As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Chris Hadfield will answer questions live from the International Space Station.
ARISS Canada is a volunteer program aimed at inspiring students worldwide to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math through amateur radio communications opportunities. During Expedition 34/35, ARISS Canada hopes to establish over 15 amateur radio contacts between astronaut Chris Hadfield and young Canadians across the nation.
Media are invited to the event:
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Thursday, March 7, 2013 |
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12:26 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) |
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The time of the radio contact may change without advance notice |
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| What: |
Amateur radio contact between Earth and space |
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| Who: |
Chris Hadfield, CSA Astronaut (via radio) |
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| Audience: |
Over 450 Grade 9 students from Stonepark Intermediate School |
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| Where: |
Stonepark Intermediate School |
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50 Pope Avenue |
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Charlottetown, P.E.I., C1A 6R8 |
About ARISS:
ARISS is an international working group consisting of delegations from nine countries including Canada, Japan, Russia, the USA and several European countries. The organization is run by volunteers from national amateur radio organizations and the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) organizations from each country.
About Expedition 34/35:
- Details on the mission.
- Videos, animations and pictures.
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