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The final flight of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled for May 14, 2010, at 2:20 p.m. EDT. This is one of the three last missions of the Shuttle before it retires later this year. Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield was onboard this shuttle on its maiden voyage in 1995. His tribute to Atlantis is [URL=ftp://ftp.asc-csa.gc.ca/pub/communication/12_MOIS/100512_chris_hadfield_atlantis/]available[/URL]. Here is a list of the Canadian content on this mission: [list][*]HYPERSOLE [URL=http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/hypersole.asp]Hypersole[/URL] is a life sciences experiment being conducted by the University of Guelph in cooperation with the Canadian Space Agency. This experiment aims to measure cutaneous sensitivity of the soles of the feet of astronauts pre- and post-space flight. Understanding the relationship between the sense of touch and balance control could help persons with balance problems and astronauts who may potentially set foot on other celestial bodies following a lengthy stay in microgravity. [*]DEXTRE During this mission, the Space Shuttle Atlantis will also deliver a new work platform for [URL=http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/sts-123/default.asp]Dextre[/URL], which will provide it with additional space to store materials and its tools. [*]CANADARM2 As always, Canadarm2 will be very active during this mission. Its tasks include the installation of the Russian Mini Research Module on the International Space Station. [*]APEX-CSA2 On April 5, 2010, white spruce seedlings were launched to the International Space Station as part of a new Canadian scientific experiment called [URL=http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/backgrounders/2010/0329.asp]APEX-CSA2[/URL], a government partnership between the Canadian Space Agency and Natural Resources Canada. APEX-CSA2 will help researchers understand the influence of gravity on plant physiology and growth and the genetics of wood formation to help benefit the forest industry. The seedlings will return to Earth on board Atlantis.[/list]
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