The space industry is developing and delivering benefits that tie into our immediate needs and priorities here on Earth-for example, medical and materials research, and satellite communications.
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We have played a critical role in meeting the new safety standards. The Canadian space industry contributed new tools that make the inspection of the space shuttle possible.Marc Garneau
Canada and space are a natural fit.
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Canada has made a strong commitment as a partner in the International Space Station and, like the other partners, wishes to see the assembly of this unique orbiting laboratory continue.
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I wanted to further my education, so I went on to get a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and came back and served about ten years in the Canadian Navy as what we call a combat systems engineer.
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NASA wanted to assure its ability to examine the spacecraft in orbit for signs of damage.
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I submitted my name and after about a six-month competition was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the first six astronauts in Canada.
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