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Canada's Impact on space research from 1990 to 1995
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the astronauts of Shuttle Columbia retrieve the Long duration Exposure facility that was left in orbit for nearly six years Four days into mission STS-32
the astronauts of Shuttle Columbia retrieve the Long duration Exposure facility that was left in orbit for nearly six years Four days into mission STS-32 -
Roberta Bondar is selected to be payload specialist on mission STS-42
Roberta Bondar is selected to be payload specialist on mission STS-42 -
Canada donates 15 million dollars towards an American telescope (FUSE)
Canada donates 15 million dollars towards an American telescope (FUSE) -
On the second day of mission STS-31, The Hubble Space Telescope is deployed out of discoverys cargo bay
On the second day of mission STS-31, The Hubble Space Telescope is deployed out of discoverys cargo bay -
The high Flux Telescope is launched beyond earths orbit for the first time
The high Flux Telescope is launched beyond earths orbit for the first time -
Memorandum of Understanding is signed detailing space cooperation between Canada and Russia.
Memorandum of Understanding is signed detailing space cooperation between Canada and Russia. -
Bill C-16 that officially establishes the Canadian Space Agency in the Government of Canada is passed.
Bill C-16 that officially establishes the Canadian Space Agency in the Government of Canada is passed. -
Telesat Mobile of Ottawa and American Mobile Satellite Corporation of Washington, D.C., award a contract to a team formed by Spar Aerospace (now MDA) and Hughes Aircraft of El Segundo, California, to build two MSAT mobile communications satellites.
Telesat Mobile of Ottawa and American Mobile Satellite Corporation of Washington, D.C., award a contract to a team formed by Spar Aerospace (now MDA) and Hughes Aircraft of El Segundo, California, to build two MSAT mobile communications satellites. -
The federal government awards a $195-million Phase C contract to Spar Aerospace (now MDA)
The federal government awards a $195-million Phase C contract to Spar Aerospace (now MDA) -
Anik E2 communications satellite is launched by an Ariane 44P rocket.
Anik E2 communications satellite is launched by an Ariane 44P rocket. -
During mission STS-37, the 17-ton Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (GRO) is deployed out of Atlantis' cargo bay, with the help of the Canadarm, used for the 23rd time on a space shuttle mission.
During mission STS-37, the 17-ton Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (GRO) is deployed out of Atlantis' cargo bay, with the help of the Canadarm, used for the 23rd time on a space shuttle mission. -
Launch of ERS-1, the first European Earth Observation satellite.
Launch of ERS-1, the first European Earth Observation satellite. -
Space Shuttle Discovery lifts-off for mission STS-48 and the deployment in a 57-degree-inclination orbit of the UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite), the first spacecraft of NASA's Mission To Planet Earth program.
Space Shuttle Discovery lifts-off for mission STS-48 and the deployment in a 57-degree-inclination orbit of the UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite), the first spacecraft of NASA's Mission To Planet Earth program. -
Anik E1 is launched from Kourou, French Guiana, on an Ariane 44P rocket.
Anik E1 is launched from Kourou, French Guiana, on an Ariane 44P rocket. -
The 42nd Annual Congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) takes place in Montreal
The 42nd Annual Congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) takes place in Montreal -
The Canadian Space Agency launches a campaign to hire a second corps of astronauts.
The Canadian Space Agency launches a campaign to hire a second corps of astronauts. -
Astronaut Roberta Bondar becomes the second Canadian, and first Canadian woman, in space aboard Discovery (STS-42)
Astronaut Roberta Bondar becomes the second Canadian, and first Canadian woman, in space aboard Discovery (STS-42)