CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield Communicates Through Amateur Radio With Students Gathered in Charlottetown

Longueuil, Quebec, March 6, 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 (ISS).

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:

Time What Who Audience Where

12:26 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time)
The time of the radio contact may change without advance notice

Amateur radio contact between Earth and space

Chris Hadfield, CSA Astronaut (via radio)

Over 450 Grade 9 students from Stonepark Intermediate School

Stonepark Intermediate School
50 Pope Avenue
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

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Contact information:

ARISS Mentor
Wayne Harasimovitch
E-mail: Wayne.Harasimovitch@impaerospace.com

Stonepark Intermediate School
Susan MacDonald
Public Relations
Telephone: 902-368-6085, ext. 230
E-mail: sdgeddes@edu.pe.ca

Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
 Telephone: 450-926-4370
E-mail:
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca