Canada as a nation was built by explorers, aboriginals and hardy
pioneers, so it is no surprise that Canadians lead the way among those who
explore the frontiers of space. Canada in Space is a tribute to our
country’s remarkable contributions to space research and discovery:
- The development of the Canadarm and Canadarm2, essential
tools for the space shuttle program
- The Alouette I ionospheric research satellite, the
first satellite ever built outside of the US and USSR to make it into
orbit
- James Chamberlin and Owen Maynard, who went from the collapse
of Avro to engineering key components for NASA’s Mercury, Gemini, Apollo
and shuttle programs
- The birth of Canada’s commercial satellite industry with
the Canadian launch of the world’s first communications satellite
- Robotic technology developed in Canada that helped the
shuttle program return to flight in 2005
- Dr. Gerry Bull, the Canadian defence scientist who
spearheaded the High Altitude Research Project which studied the use of cannons
to launch satellites in the 1960s
- Ionospheric research by Canadian scientists to help improve
radio communications in the far north
- Julie Payette and Chris Hadfield’s part in the
construction and research work on the International Space Station
- Marc Garneau, the head of Canada’s space program, who is
setting his sights on Canadian technology and a mission to Mars
- and much more.
About the author: Chris Gainor is a historian and writer
specializing in the history of technology, especially space exploration. He has
written numerous books and articles on space technology and exploration
including Who Killed the Avro
Arrow?
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