Canadian Space Agency Industry Days/ Earth Observation Applications Investment

Media are invited to attend a Canadian
Space Agency press briefing on June 12 for the announcement of several
investments in the field of Earth Observation applications.

The announcement will be made during the Canadian Space Agency’s Earth
Observation Applications Industry Days, a two-day information session that
runs from 9 am to 5 pm on June 12 and 13. Media are welcome to attend.

* On the first day, the event will include presentations and display booths
prepared by participating companies, and opportunities for one-on-one
meetings.

* On the second day, Government programs designed to encourage the
development of emerging technologies in earth observation will be presented
to conference attendees.

What: Press briefing by Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian
Space Agency

When: Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 11 a.m.

Where: Canadian Space Agency

6767 route de l’AÈroport

Saint-Hubert, Quebec

For more information:

Monique Billette

Senior Media Relations Officer

Canadian Space Agency

Tel.: (450) 926-4370

monique.billette@space.gc.ca