Canadian Space Agency Astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques Go Head to Head in the Amazing Canadian Space Race

On September 30, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques will go head to head in a thrilling space race around Toronto. Each astronaut will be accompanied by a team of “tweeps” as they visit key space organizations and universities around the city to solve riddles, navigate through obstacle courses and space-themed challenges. Lasers and robots will be part of the fun!

Media representatives are invited to participate in the adventure. To reserve a spot on the minibus (space is limited) or to ensure access to the kickoff, please contact CSA Media Relations no later than Thursday, September 25, 2014.

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2014, during the 65th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)

Time: 9:30 a.m.

What: The Amazing Canadian Space Race

Who: CSA astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques, Ten CSA Twitter followers (tweeps)

Where: The race will start from the Canadian Space Agency Booth at IAC Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) 222 Bremner Boulevard, South Building, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3L9.

Media who cannot attend will be able to follow the race on Twitter and the CSA website.