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| N° 9-2009: ESA presents the new European astronauts at its Paris Headquarters on 20 May 11 May 2009 ESA began the search for new astronauts in 2008, calling for applications from talented European citizens who wished to join the European Astronaut Corps to conduct future missions to the International Space Station, and one day to the Moon and beyond.
On that occasion, media are invited to a press conference at ESA Headquarters starting at 13:15 CEST. Media representatives wishing to attend the event are kindly requested to fill in the attached accreditation form and return it by fax to the ESA Headquarters Media Relations Office: + 33 (0)1 5369 7690. For more information: Jean Coisne Head of EAC Communications & PR Office Communication and Knowledge Department Tel: +49 2203 6001 110 email: jean.coisne@esa.int Markus Bauer Human Spaceflight Programme Communication Officer Communication and Knowledge Department Tel: + 31 71 565 6799 email: markus.bauer@esa.int
New European Astronauts for Space Exploration Press conference 20 May 2009, 13:15 CEST ESA Headquarters, 8-10 rue Mario Nikis, 75015 Paris, France Programme 12:45 Media registration – ESA Headquarters Room A 13:15 Introduction of the new ESA astronauts by Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, and Simonetta Di Pippo, ESA Director of Human Spaceflight 13:30 The new ESA astronauts introduce themselves 14:00 Questions and Answers 14:15 Photo opportunity – ESA Foyer 14:30 Possibility of individual interviews with Jean-Jacques Dordain, Simonetta Di Pippo and the new ESA astronauts 15:00 End
20 May 2009 ESA Headquarters, 8-10 rue Mario Nikis, 75015 Paris, France 13:15-15:00 First name:________________________________________________ Last name: _______________________________________________ Media organisation: ______________________________________ Phone number: ____________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________ ( ) I will attend the media day Please return by fax or email to: Brigitte Kolmsee Media Relations Office Communication and Knowledge Department Fax: + 33 (0)1 5369 7690 email: brigitte.kolmsee @ esa.int
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| Further information: ESA - Media Relations Office Tel: +33.(0)1.5369.7299 Fax: +33.(0)1.5369.7690 |
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