Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Chris Hadfield has been using social media to connect with the public. To this day, his most famous exchange is the one he had with legendary Canadian actor, author and former Captain Kirk, William Shatner.
On February 7, they will continue their discussion. This time, Astronaut Hadfield (via video) will speak to Mr. Shatner (on the phone). The conversation will take place in front of an audience of “space tweeps” gathered at the CSA for scientific presentations and demos. Tweeps will have the chance to ask questions in real-time to Hadfield. CSA Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will host this unique event.
Media representatives are invited to attend the event.
Journalists who cannot be on-site can watch the live webcast on the CSA Website and follow the hashtag #CSATweetup on Twitter.
Date: February 7, 2013
Time: 10:30 a.m. Eastern time
What: Short presentation by Jeremy Hansen
Live conversation between Chris Hadfield and William Shatner
Live video connection between Chris Hadfield and space tweeps
Scientific presentations and demos
Who: Chris Hadfield, CSA Astronaut (from space via NASA TV)
Jeremy Hansen, CSA Astronaut
William Shatner, actor (via phone)
30 space tweeps who follow Chris Hadfield and the CSA
Where: Canadian Space Agency
6767 route de l”Aeroport
Saint-Hubert, Quebec J3Y 8Y9
About Expedition 34/35:
For details on the mission, visit the CSA website at www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition34-35/
Videos, animations and pictures are available at this address:
ftp://ftp.asc-csa.gc.ca/users/communications/pub/medias/EXPEDITION34-35/
Contact:
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
450-926-4370
media@asc-csa.gc.ca
www.asc-csa.gc.ca
