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Marc Garneau: Canadian Space Pioneer
His bravery is inspiring, his grace is charming and his credentials are out of this world. In 1984 Marc Garneau became the first Canadian to fly on a NASA mission to space. During his 15 years as an astronaut, Garneau flew three times and made countless contributions to the Canadian space program, eventually becoming its president. On the ground or in the air, Garneau has been a passionate educator and trailblazer for space exploration.		Educational activities about Marc Garneau: Canadian Space Pioneer

	Astronauts Wanted		Marc Garneau, Astronaut		Blast Off!
	Four thousand applied. One will be chosen. (TV; runs 7:58)		How does it feel to be Canada's first astronaut? Marc Garneau shares his excitement shortly after finding out. (TV; runs 5:52)		The day has finally arrived. With his family and friends gathered, Garneau makes a spectacular departure. (TV; runs 3:12)

	Live from space		Canadian Hero		Astronauts in mourning
	Between giggling, making jokes and doing somersaults, the astronauts give a press conference from space. (TV; runs 2:02)		What was it like? Garneau connects with some inquiring Canadian minds for a phone-in show. (Radio; runs 36:42)		In 1986, manned space travel suffers a tragic blow with the Challenger shuttle disaster. (TV; runs 2:04)

	Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute		Happily back in the Heavens		Building the future
	Garneau offers lots of encouraging advice to would-be astronauts at the high school just named in his honour. (TV; runs 2:09)		Twelve years after his first flight, Garneau is aloft again. (TV; runs 2:09)		Garneau gears up to help build the International Space Station. (Radio; runs 10:54)

	The final mission		Twenty years later
	A busy mission. First, solar wings for the space station, then floating in for a visit with its inhabitants. (TV; runs 2:53)		The first Canadian to travel in space reflects back on his trip. (Radio; runs 22:13)

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