CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques to give virtual presentation at Let's Talk Space Rocks

Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques and CSA mission scientist Patrick Hill will participate in a geology webinar for nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 9 to 12. It will be about rocks, both in space and on Earth, and the geology training that astronauts take in preparation for future lunar missions.

Longueuil, Quebec, February 8, 2024 — Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques and CSA mission scientist Patrick Hill will participate in a geology webinar for nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 9 to 12. It will be about rocks, both in space and on Earth, and the geology training that astronauts take in preparation for future lunar missions.

The webinar is organized by Let's Talk Science. It will include a question period for the students. Media who wish to attend must register on the Let's Talk Science webpage.

Media who would like to speak with a CSA expert are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.

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Contact information

Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Email: asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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