I call the meeting to order.
Welcome, members of the committee and witnesses, to the 15th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology this May 11, 2010. We're here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) to meet with a delegation of astronauts from the Expedition mission.
In front of us today we have two representatives from the Canadian Space Agency, Mr. MacLean and Mr. Thirsk. From the Japanese Space Agency we have Mr. Wakata. From the European Space Agency we have Mr. De Winne.
Welcome to all of you. I understand you have an opening presentation. Why don't you begin with your opening presentation? Then we'll go to questions and comments from members of this committee.