Saint-Hubert, Quebec, August 5, 2003 – On August 12, 2003 at approximately 7
p.m. PDT, a L-1011 aircraft from the Vandenberg Air Base will release a
Pegasus XL rocket. Fifteen minutes later the rocket’s third stage will
separate, launching Canada’s satellite SCISAT into orbit.
SCISAT, Canada’s second space science satellite launched this year by the
Canadian Space Agency, will help Canadian and international scientists study
ozone depletion in the atmosphere.
Media badges are mandatory to access the Vandenberg media centre and
freelancers must provide proof of assignment.
To obtain a media badge, please contact:
30th Space Wing Public Affairs Office
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Telephone: 805-606-3595
FAX: 805-606-8303
E-mail: 30SW.PA@vandenberg.af.mil
You will have to provide the following information :
Name (as it appears on driver’s license or passport)
Media Organization
Social security number
Date of birth
Valid address (no P.O. Box)
Office telephone number
Cellular phone number
E-mail address
