Longueuil, September 1, 2004 – Scientists from the Canadian Space Agency,
Environment Canada, the University of Toronto, York University and the
University of Waterloo launched today a large research balloon in an
intensive study of the ozone layer over Canada.
The balloon, as tall as a
20-storey building, is carrying one half tonne of scientific instruments 40
km high in the sky over Saskatchewan.
For more information, visit the MANTRA website at: http://www.space.gc.ca/mantra
and/or contact:
Carole Duval
Media Relations
Canadian Space Agency
Media line: (450) 926-4370
Direct line: (450) 926-4972
E-mail: carole.duval@space.gc.ca
