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French astronaut Thomas Pesquet flies Montreal's flag aboard the International Space Station. June 1, 2017. <\/p>\n
After spending almost 200 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), French astronaut Thomas Pesquet wanted to share his enthusiasm for Montreals 375th anniversary. <\/p>\n
In a video uploaded to YouTube, Pesquet unfolded Montreals flag and proudly let it float in the micro-gravity environment. <\/p>\n
I wish you a happy 375th birthday from the International Space Station, he declared in the video. <\/p>\n
READ MORE:Astronauts to make emergency space walk outside International Space Station <\/p>\n
Pesquet returns to Earth June 2 and said he is excited to return to the city he has called home for the last 10 years. <\/p>\n
He also took the opportunity to announce aunique public concert to be held at the foot of Mount Royal on August 19. <\/p>\n
READ MORE:Satellite created by University of Alberta team to take next step in out-of-this-world endeavour <\/p>\n
It will feature free performances from the Orchestre Symphonique de Montral, the Orchestre Mtropolitain, and the McGill Symphony Orchestra. <\/p>\n
Over 300 musicians, pop artists and choral singers will share the stage to celebrate the citys 375th anniversary. <\/p>\n
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