LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - June 1, 2009) - Media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the announcement of the first philanthropic mission to the International Space Station by a private Canadian explorer, slated to launch with Soyuz TMA-16 crew this September.

The announcement will be made simultaneously in Moscow (Russia) and Longueuil (CSA Headquarters) and will take place on Thursday, June 4th 2009 at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

Live from Moscow will be representatives from Space Adventures and the first Canadian space explorer.

Live at CSA will be CSA President Steve MacLean.

What :    First Canadian space explorer to travel to space on philanthropic 
          mission


When :    Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.


Who:      Steve Maclean, President, Canadian Space Agency-CSA
          Canadian Private explorer in Moscow


Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Event starts
          9:45 a.m. Q & A session with Moscow and Longueuil


Where:    Canadian Space Agency
          6767 Route de l'Aeroport
          Longueuil, Quebec

For more information, please contact Canadian Space Agency Media Relations 450-926-4370 www.asc-csa.gc.ca