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GO E4-2 Canada in Space

GO E4-2 Canada in Space. What is Canada’s greatest Contribution to Space Exploration?. 1839. The first magnetic observatory is set up by Sir Edward Sabine at the University of Toronto to study the Northern Lights. 1953 - Canada’s Avro Arrow Program.

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GO E4-2 Canada in Space

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  1. GO E4-2 Canada in Space

  2. What is Canada’s greatest Contribution to Space Exploration?

  3. 1839 • The first magnetic observatory is set up by Sir Edward Sabine at the University of Toronto to study the Northern Lights

  4. 1953 - Canada’s Avro Arrow Program • Avro Arrow supersonic, missile armed inceptor aircraft. • Designed to intercept delivery of nuclear weapons by Soviet Union following WWII • Political issues – change from Liberals to Conservatives (money issues) • Program was cancelled, prototype destroyed

  5. 1959 • CF-105 Avro Arrow jet programme is cancelled • Many of Canada’s best aerospace engineers find work with NASA where they make contributions to Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlrfGx4ncgI

  6. 1959 • Black Brant 1, the first Canadian sounding (research) rocket is launched from Fort Churchill, Manitoba • This rocket does not orbit the Earth, but is sub-orbital • Original use was for research, communication, and anti-ballistic missile detection

  7. The Aurora borealis (Northern Lights) interferes with telecommunications of this rocket • Sounding rockets are still used by CSA and NASA in sub-orbital missions

  8. 1962 • Canada was the 3rd country in space!!!! • Satellite Alouette1 launched on Sept. 29, 1962

  9. Launched by NASA from the Pacific Missile Range from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California • Used to study the ionosphere (upper atmosphere) • Alouette’s mission lasted for 10 years before it was turned off

  10. 1969 • Canadian Owen Maynard involved in the development of the Lunar module Eagle (used in NASA Apollo missions). • Designed the landing gear necessary for the first walk on the moon

  11. 1972 • Telesat Canada (satellite communications company) launches Anik A1 • World’s first national satellite television system • CBC could now reach the Canadian North • Geostationary satellite located at Equator

  12. Geostationary orbits are useful because they cause a satellite to appear stationary with respect to a fixed point on the rotating Earth. As a result, an antenna can point in a fixed direction and maintain a link with the satellite.

  13. 1981 • Canadarm (Shuttle Remote Manipulator System) launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-2 • Used for capturing and repairing satellites and moving cargo and astronauts in space The design and building of it marks the beginning of Canada's close collaboration with NASA in manned space flight

  14. 1984 • October 5, 1984: Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space aboard Challenger Mission STS-41G

  15. He conducted 10 experiments in 3 main categories: space technology, space science and life sciences • He returned to space in 1996 and 2000 before becoming president of CSA • In 2000 he installs the Space Station’s solar arrays (power for the station)

  16. 1989 • The Canadian Space Agency is created

  17. HAS THAT HAPPENED??? • Mandate: “To promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians”

  18. 1992 • Roberta Bondar becomes the first Canadian woman in space aboard Discovery mission STS-42

  19. One of 6 original astronauts selected in December 1983 • Performed life science and material science experiments • Is a neurologist and researcher

  20. 1995 • Chris Hadfield becomes the first Canadian to operate the Canadarm and only Canadian to board MIR (Russian Space Station)

  21. 1995 • First complete view of Canada compiled using RADARSAT-1 • RADARSAT-1 is Canada’s first Earth observation satellite

  22. Launched Nov. 4, 1995 • Developed by Canada to monitor environmental changes and natural resources • Able to acquire images of Earth day and night and in all weather

  23. 1996 • Robert Thirsk flies aboard the longest shuttle mission to date

  24. 1997 • Bjarni Tryggvason flies aboard Discovery mission STS-85 • Tests Microgravity Vibration Isolation Mount (Canadian built – improves the microgravity environment for experiments/experimenters in space)

  25. 1998 • Dave Williams becomes the first non-American to serve as medical officer on a Shuttle Flight

  26. 1999 • Julie Payette is the first Canadian to board the International Space Station

  27. 2001 • Chris Hadfield is the first Canadian to walk in space • Canadarm 2 was installed during this mission

  28. 2003 • The Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars telescope (MOST) is launched • Canada’s first space telescope and the World’s smallest • Like an interstellar IPod (uses sounds to locate stars)

  29. 2003 • Canada’s Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment aboard the Scientific Satellite SCISAT is launched • SCISAT studies the depletion of the Ozone layer over Canada and the arctic

  30. 2009 • July 15 • Julie Payette and Robert Thirsk are part of the largest gathering of humans in space (13) from USA, Russia, Japan, Canada, and Belgium • September 30 • Guy Laliberté (poker player/entrepreneur) is the first Canadian space tourist • Spent 12 days in space • Cost: $20-35 million dollars (US)

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