Elizabeth Howell

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Canadarm and Collaboration

How Canada's Astronauts and Space Robots Explore New Worlds

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 … 249 View
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Foreword

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Prologue

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Chapter 1

That's $600 a litre in space paint

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This chapter explores the history of Canada’s role in space exploration. Topics include Alouette I and II – the first Canadian Satellites, the Canadarm, and the role played by former … 26 $2.60 Add
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Three strong Canadian arms on board

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This chapter provides a biography of Marc Garneau, the first Canadian astronaut. Topics include what led him to become an astronaut and his experience in space. 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 3

Space cards

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This chapter discusses the impact of the Challenger Disaster on Canadian astronauts. The author goes on to discuss the role played by Canadians in the construction of the International Space … 25 $2.50 Add
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Chapter 4

Glass ceilings and North stars

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This chapter provides a biography of Julie Payette, the first female Canadian astronaut. Topics discussed in this chapter include her experiences in space and a history of sexism in space exploration. 22 $2.20 Add
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Canadarm, cufflinks and collaboration

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This chapter provides a biography of Chris Hadfield, the most experienced Canadian astronaut. Additional topics include the installation of Canadarm2 on the International Space Station and the … 28 $2.80 Add
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Chapter 6

More than just visitors

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This chapter discusses the experiences of Canadians conducting research on the International Space Station. Topics include how different countries cooperate on research conducted on the space station. 21 $2.10 Add
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Chapter 7

Nine years an astronaut

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This chapter discusses the experiences of some of the most recent Canadian astronauts to visit the space station. 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 8

Don't let go, Canada

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This chapter explores the future of Canadian space exploration, the challenges that will be faced and the potential for future discoveries and missions 21 $2.10 Add
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Epilogue

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