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Two new Canadian astronauts selected


Date: 13-May-09
Author: Canadian Space Agency

Nearly 25 years after the first Canadian astronaut flew into space and only weeks before two Canadian space veterans launch to the International Space Station, the Honourable Industry Minister Tony Clement and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Steve MacLean revealed the names of Canada's newest astronauts.

Jeremy Hansen and David St-Jacques are the first Canadians to join the astronaut corps since 1992.

The new astronauts were chosen among 5351 applicants. Through the year-long recruitment process, candidates underwent evaluations ranging from robotics to physical fitness testing.

They become the 11th and 12th Canadians to join the Canadian Astronaut Corps.


The two new Canadian astronauts: Jeremy Hansen (left) and David Saint-Jacques (right).  Courtesy: CSA.  Click on image to see a brief bio of each astronaut.

Full story: Focusing on the Future: Two New Canadian Astronauts

 

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