Edmonton, AB -- As part of the TELUS World of Science- Edmonton's Real People, Real Science series, Edmonton area students have the unique opportunity to connect with Astronaut Chris Hadfield live from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida via Skype, to learn about his upcoming mission where he will become the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station - a milestone for Canadian space exploration. In addition to overseeing operations as Commander, he will carry out scientific experiments, operate Canadarm2 and perform various robotics tasks. Astronaut Hadfield is currently in Florida for the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, set to launch on February 24, 2011, at 4:40 p.m. EST.
Media are invited to attend this session with these Grade 6 and 9 students. Each class will have a spokesperson to ask Astronaut Hadfield a question about his experiences in space and as an astronaut. The feed will be linked into the IMAX Theatre as well as the Margaret Zeidler Theatre, giving the 524 students the chance of a lifetime to talk with an astronaut.
Event: Space Days with Astronaut Chris Hadfield- this event is SOLD OUT
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011
Media Theatre Check-in: 10:15 a.m.
Skype Link-up: 10:30 a.m.
Place: IMAX Theatre
TELUS World of Science
11211 - 142 Street
This is the first session in a two-day Space Days event being held for students in the Edmonton area. On Monday, February 28, Canadian journalist and author, Peter McMahon will be making a presentation titled Space Tourism in the morning and Scary Science in the afternoon.
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TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a world-class, broad-based science centre inspiring and motivating people to learn about and contribute to science and technology. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a leader in providing high quality, interactive programs and exhibits creating an avenue for both learning and entertainment, which spark the imagination of people of all ages. The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.
