Canadian Space Program

Author : Andrew B. Godefroy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319401058

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The Canadian Space Program by Andrew B. Godefroy Pdf

Canada’s space efforts from its origins towards the end of the Second World War through to its participation in the ISS today are revealed in full in this complete and carefully researched history. Employing recently declassified archives and many never previously used sources, author Andrew B. Godefroy explains the history of the program through its policy and many fascinating projects. He assesses its effectiveness as a major partner in both US and international space programs, examines its current national priorities and capabilities, and outlines the country’s plans for the future. Despite being the third nation to launch a satellite into space after the Soviet Union and the United States; being a major partner in the US space shuttle program with the iconic Canadarm; being an international leader in the development of space robotics; and acting as one of the five major partners in the ISS, the Canadian Space Program remains one of the least well-known national efforts of the space age. This book attempts to shed a clearer light on the progress made by the CSA thus far, with more ambitious goals ahead. Technical information, diagrams, glossaries, a chronology, and extensive notes on sources are also included in this volume.

Author : Elizabeth Howell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 1770414428

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Canadarm and Collaboration by Elizabeth Howell Pdf

In this book filled with exclusive interviews with Canadian astronauts and key players in the Canadian space program, Elizabeth Howell showcases how a little space program is making it big in the universe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : OCLC:65778855

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Canadian Space Program by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Howell
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781773056272

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Canadarm and Collaboration by Elizabeth Howell Pdf

With interviews from Chris Hadfield and Marc Garneau, the tale of Canada’s involvement in international space exploration from the 1960s to the present day Canada is a small but mighty power in space exploration. After providing the Canadarm robotic arm for the space shuttle in 1981, Canada received an invitation to start an astronaut program — a program that quickly let its people accumulate skill and prestige. Canadian astronauts have since commanded the International Space Station, flown as co-pilots on spacecraft, and even held senior roles within NASA. This book traces how Canada grew from small beginnings into a major player in international space policy. You will hear about Canada’s space program from the words of its astronauts, from Canadian celebrity Chris Hadfield to Liberal cabinet minister Marc Garneau to Governor General Julie Payette. You will experience the excitement and challenges of reporting on a rocket launch in Kazakhstan, as Canada sent its latest astronaut to space in preparation for possible moon missions in the 2020s. And you will learn from the people who work behind the scenes on Canadian space technology and space policy about why we are doing this — and what we plan to do next.

Author : Chris Gainor
Publisher : Folklore Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 189486459X

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Canada in Space by Chris Gainor Pdf

Canadians have always had a pioneering spirit. We've explored our country and our planet, and now we're exploring space. Read more about Canada's amazing 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 more...

Author : Gordon G. Shepherd,Agnes Kruchio
Publisher : Collector's Guide Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Aerospace engineers
ISBN : 1894959728

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Canada's Fifty Years in Space by Gordon G. Shepherd,Agnes Kruchio Pdf

International space science began suddenly with the creation of COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) in October, 1958, and its first plenary meeting was held in London, in November the same year. Canada was at the table for both the creation and the first plenary meeting. This book describes the parallel growth of the Canadian space science program from that date up to the 50th Anniversary of COSPAR, to be celebrated in Montreal in July 2008. This work relates the history of ground-based activity that placed Canada at the forefront of nations with knowledge of space in 1958, gained primarily through observations of the aurora borealis by optical and radar methods. By the time of the International Geophysical Year, 1957-58, Canada was well established in this research and had built its own rocket payloads. During the sixties this activity increased tenfold with the inception of the Alouette/ISIS satellite missions in 1962, and a vigorous rocket program conducted at Fort Churchill and elsewhere. After the last Defence Research Board satellite, ISIS-11, was launched in 1971 the program changed direction; the National Research Council maintained the rocket program at a lower level and space opened up for Canadian instruments on international spacecraft leading to some highly successful missions. Long overdue, the Canadian Space Agency was established in 1989 and is now leading a more mature program including Canada's first scientific mission since ISIS-11 (SCISAT-1), the Earth-observing Radarsat-1 and a strong astronaut program. The final achievement of the fifty years is a Canadian-built lidar that is part of the NASA Phoenix mission and is on its way to Mars, destined to land there in May 2008.

Author : Isecg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1457849100

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The Global Exploration Roadmap by Isecg Pdf

Agencies participating in the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG) continue to advance a long-range international exploration strategy that begins with the International Space Station (ISS) and expands human presence in the solar system, leading ultimately to human missions to explore the surface of Mars.The Global Exploration Roadmap, first released in September 2011, has been updated in August 2013 to reflect updated agency plans and programmes as well as continue to facilitate stakeholder engagement in the effort to chart an international roadmap to Mars. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951D01814511C

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The U.S. Space Station, Canada's Involvement by Anonim Pdf

Author : Canadian Space Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Canadian Space Agency
ISBN : UIUC:30112086562342

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Estimates by Canadian Space Agency Pdf

Author : Canada. Department of Communications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:622284609

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Canadian Space Program; Five-Year Plan (80/81-84/85). by Canada. Department of Communications Pdf

Author : John Melady
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781550029406

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Canadians in Space by John Melady Pdf

On 5 October 1984, Marc Garneau became Canada's first astronaut when he rocketed into space from a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. In doing so, Garneau became a national hero. Seven of his fellow citizens followed in his footsteps, many more than once. Julie Payette, a young mother and adventurer from Montreal was the first Canadian woman to visit the International Space Station. Chris Hadfield, a former fighter pilot from Ontario, was the first Canadian to do a spacewalk, while Saskatchewan-born Doctor Dave Williams performed surgery on test animals while his shuttle sped around the globe. This book was written as a 25th anniversary tribute to these brave men and women who defied tremendous odds, risked their lives, and soared from earth on sheets of flame. By leaving the only planet known to be habitable, they became true explorers in an ever-expanding universe we will never completely know.

Author : Canadian Institute of International Affairs,Columbia University. Canadian Studies Program
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : UCAL:B4267386

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Canada, the United States, and Space by Canadian Institute of International Affairs,Columbia University. Canadian Studies Program Pdf

Author : Dr. Dave Williams,Elizabeth Howell, PhD
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781773057170

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Leadership Moments from NASA by Dr. Dave Williams,Elizabeth Howell, PhD Pdf

The NASA way: lessons on leadership, teamwork, and corporate culture. How does NASA take on seemingly insurmountable challenges, recover from tragedy and continue to attract the best and brightest talent? Space exploration is as much a story of leadership and teamwork as it is a story of exploration and discovery. Leadership Moments from NASA delves into the culture of the famed organization and examines the leadership styles and insights of NASA senior executives spanning five decades of human spaceflight to share the lessons they learned from critical moments. How did they prioritize? How did they resolve differences? How did they decide what to do when no one had done it before? How did they build highly competent teams? How did they build organizational resilience? How did they fight complacency and rebuild a culture of safety and innovation? Through the use of NASA oral histories and interviews, this book shows how NASA recovered from tragedy and adversity, and how it developed a culture of competency that continues to attract the best and brightest.

Author : Andrew B. Godefroy
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780774819626

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Defence and Discovery by Andrew B. Godefroy Pdf

The Cold War space race between the United States and the Soviet Union is well documented, but few are aware of Canada's early activities in this important arena of global power. Defence and Discovery represents the first comprehensive investigation into the origins, development, and impact of Canada's space program from 1945 to 1974. Meticulously researched, it demonstrates the central role of the military in Canada's early space research, illuminating a significant yet understudied period in Canada's growth as a nation.

Author : Chris Hadfield
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780316253048

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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield Pdf

Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's "enthralling" bestseller as your eye-opening guide (Slate). Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success-and survival-is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst- and enjoy every moment of it. In An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Col. Hadfield takes readers deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch, the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks, and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement — and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff. You might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Col. Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth — especially your own. "Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition." —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings