Andrew Yee[_1_]
April 13th 07, 08:41 PM
Canadian Space Agency
April 12, 2007
Canada Contributes a Weather Station to the Phoenix Mission to Mars
Longueuil, Quebec -- The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry and
Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency, announced today that the
Agency has delivered to NASA Canada's contribution to the Phoenix mission to
Mars. Canada is contributing a weather station called MET that will be
integrated with the Phoenix Mars lander, which is set to launch on August 3,
2007. These meteorological instruments were designed by Canadian scientists
and industry with $37 million [USD 32.5 million] in funding from the
Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
"Our contribution to the Phoenix mission will inspire young Canadians to
take their place as part of the next space generation," said Minister
Bernier.
"Today's announcement fully supports the commitments made in Budget 2007,
especially the strengthening of our economy through a knowledge advantage,"
he added. "This initiative is a good example of the creation of a knowledge
advantage, as it will help ensure that Canada is well positioned to succeed
in the modern global economy by combining people, skills, new ideas and
advanced technologies."
Minister Bernier also introduced Agency employees to Mr. Laurier J.
Boisvert, the new president of the CSA.
About the Canadian Space Agency
Established in 1989, the CSA coordinates all civil space-related policies
and programs on behalf of the Government of Canada. The CSA directs its
resources and activities through four key thrusts: earth observation, space
science and exploration, satellite communications, and space awareness and
learning. By leveraging international cooperation, the CSA generates
world-class scientific research and industrial development for the benefit
of humanity.
For more information, please visit the Agency's website:
http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/exploration/phoenix.asp
Biographical notes on Mr. Laurier J. Boisvert are available at
http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/about/president.asp
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For more information:
Julie Simard
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations
Telephone: (450) 926-4370
April 12, 2007
Canada Contributes a Weather Station to the Phoenix Mission to Mars
Longueuil, Quebec -- The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry and
Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency, announced today that the
Agency has delivered to NASA Canada's contribution to the Phoenix mission to
Mars. Canada is contributing a weather station called MET that will be
integrated with the Phoenix Mars lander, which is set to launch on August 3,
2007. These meteorological instruments were designed by Canadian scientists
and industry with $37 million [USD 32.5 million] in funding from the
Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
"Our contribution to the Phoenix mission will inspire young Canadians to
take their place as part of the next space generation," said Minister
Bernier.
"Today's announcement fully supports the commitments made in Budget 2007,
especially the strengthening of our economy through a knowledge advantage,"
he added. "This initiative is a good example of the creation of a knowledge
advantage, as it will help ensure that Canada is well positioned to succeed
in the modern global economy by combining people, skills, new ideas and
advanced technologies."
Minister Bernier also introduced Agency employees to Mr. Laurier J.
Boisvert, the new president of the CSA.
About the Canadian Space Agency
Established in 1989, the CSA coordinates all civil space-related policies
and programs on behalf of the Government of Canada. The CSA directs its
resources and activities through four key thrusts: earth observation, space
science and exploration, satellite communications, and space awareness and
learning. By leveraging international cooperation, the CSA generates
world-class scientific research and industrial development for the benefit
of humanity.
For more information, please visit the Agency's website:
http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/exploration/phoenix.asp
Biographical notes on Mr. Laurier J. Boisvert are available at
http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/about/president.asp
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For more information:
Julie Simard
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations
Telephone: (450) 926-4370