Hosts for the event were CSA astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and former astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk
Hosts for the event were CSA astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and former astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk. Credit: Canadian Space Agency.

Did you miss this mornings special live event by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to celebrate the launch today by astronaut David Saint-Jacques and his crewmates?

Hosts for the event were CSA astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and former astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk. They were joined by ISED Minister Navdeep Bains and CSA vice-president Luc Brûlé.

After years of training, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques launched to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft for a six and a half month mission.

Watch the full event:

https://youtu.be/aEFUD4EUdVU

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Marc started his first Internet creator content business in 1992 and hasn't looked back. When not working Marc loves to explore Canada, the world and document nature through his photography.

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