Minister Champagne to announce funding for Moon exploration

Media advisory

Longueuil, Quebec,  — On Wednesday, , the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce new lunar projects and discuss progress made in relation to Canada's Space Strategy.

He will be accompanied virtually by the President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Lisa Campbell, astronaut David Saint-Jacques, and representatives of the space sector.

A media question period will follow the announcement.

Media representatives who wish to participate must register in advance by contacting the CSA's Media Relations Office: asc.medias-media.csa@canada.ca. The event link (Zoom) and instructions for the question-and-answer session will be provided.

Time What Who Where
1:00 p.m. EST

Announcement on lunar funding

  • The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
  • Lisa Campbell, CSA President
  • David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut
  • Canadian space companies

Virtual link (Zoom) provided upon request to media representatives who wish to participate in the question-and-answer session.

The announcement will also be streamed on the CSA's YouTube channel, Facebook pages and on the website (original version without simultaneous translation).

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Contact information

Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Website: asc-csa.gc.ca
Email: ASC.Medias-Media.CSA@canada.ca
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