EAN: 9783319401041

PRAXIS BOOKS THE CANADIAN SPACE PROGRAM - AND...

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.

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