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CTV News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
‘A hero of mine': Canadian astronauts reflect on the legacy of Marc Garneau
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. Some of Canada's astronauts are paying tribute after the death of Marc Garneau, who was the country's first person to travel to space before entering the world of politics. 'It's just a really sad, sad moment,' said Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk in an interview with CTV News Channel. 'He was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember.' Garneau, who first travelled to space in 1984, flew on three space shuttle missions and served as president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. 'He started the path that has brought so much benefit to this country in terms of our space program,' Kutryk said. Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a post on social media, saying 'the world has lost a very good man.' Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all. My heart goes out to his family. The world has lost a very good man. — Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) June 4, 2025 'Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all,' Hadfield, who served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS), wrote on X. Kutryk, who will travel to the ISS at an undetermined date, noted Garneau's impact extended well beyond his time as an astronaut and his role in building Canada's contribution to the ISS. 'Mark Garneau is someone who just so perfectly espoused the values of Canada in exploration, in terms of having this really bold vision for Canada with space technology exploration and leading the way right from his very first flight,' he said. 'The Canadians first space program has been more successful, probably than almost any other space program in the world. It's his legacy.' Members of Parliament rose for a moment of silence Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Garneau, after a request from government whip Mark Gerretsen. His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement Wednesday, saying: 'Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.' With files from CTV News' Joe Lofaro
CTV News
4 days ago
- Science
- CTV News
‘A hero of mine': Canadian astronauts reflect on the legacy of Marc Garneau
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. 'It started with Marc Garneau': Astronaut reflects on legacy of the first Canadian in space Some of Canada's astronauts are paying tribute after the death of Marc Garneau, who was the country's first person to travel to space before entering the world of politics. 'It's just a really sad, sad moment,' said Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk in an interview with CTV News Channel. 'He was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember.' Garneau, who first travelled to space in 1984, flew on three space shuttle missions and served as president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. 'He started the path that has brought so much benefit to this country in terms of our space program,' Kutryk said. Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a post on social media, saying 'the world has lost a very good man.' 'Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all,' Hadfield, who served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS), wrote on X. Kutryk, who will travel to the ISS at an undetermined date, noted Garneau's impact extended well beyond his time as an astronaut and his role in building Canada's contribution to the ISS. 'Mark Garneau is someone who just so perfectly espoused the values of Canada in exploration, in terms of having this really bold vision for Canada with space technology exploration and leading the way right from his very first flight,' he said. 'The Canadians first space program has been more successful, probably than almost any other space program in the world. It's his legacy.' Members of Parliament rose for a moment of silence Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Garneau, after a request from government whip Mark Gerretsen. His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement Wednesday, saying: 'Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.' With files from CTV News' Joe Lofaro
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Science
- Irish Independent
Chris Hadfield: ‘Do you think it's a good idea that there are tourists on aeroplanes? It's exactly the same thing with space. It's just brand new'
Retirement hasn't stopped former International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield from shooting for the stars as an author, speaker and mentor The summer of 1969 changed Chris Hadfield's life forever. At almost 10 years old, he watched Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin walk on the moon. The Canadian boy was mesmerised and it set him on his own space mission. As we all know, he went on to accomplish his childhood dream. In his 21 years serving as an astronaut, Hadfield has flown three space missions, helped build two space stations and commanded the International Space Station (ISS). The longest period he was in space for was six months. 'It was very much a little boy's dream coming true my entire life but it was not accidental,' he says. 'It was the direct result of clear vision and purpose, and a relentless desire to improve and change who I was in order to improve my odds.'
Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
On the night table: Eliza Reid
Eliza Reid Author, Death on the Island I just finished Chris Hadfield's book An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth — I read that there was a quote in the book that I wanted to use in another book I'm writing. I read the whole thing to see if I could find the quote, and it turns out it was one of those fake internet things. It hadn't been on my radar that much to read, but I really enjoyed it — I'd definitely recommend it. SAGA SIG PHOTO Eliza Reid Buy on Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. And I just started a book called Cobalt, which is by former Member of Parliament Charlie Angus, all about the mineral and the town Cobalt. It came out at the same time as (Reid's first book) Secrets of the Sprakkar; I bought it at a bookstore where I was doing an event, and I just hadn't managed to start reading it yet. So I'm only one chapter into that. Buy on An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
India Today
13-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Astronauts don new spacesuits being readied for living on the Moon
Former Nasa astronaut Chris Hadfield and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Matthias Maurer recently took part in critical testing of Axiom Space's new lunar spacesuit, the AxEMU, in conjunction with Astrolab's FLEX lunar rover evaluations, conducted at Axiom Space's Houston facilities, mark an important step in preparing astronauts for upcoming Moon missions under Artemis who has extensive spaceflight experience, performed detailed assessments of the crew stand and operational controls of the FLEX rover while wearing the pressurized AxEMU He provided valuable engineering feedback on the suit's fit and the rover's crew interface, highlighting the importance of seamless integration between spacesuit and vehicle. Astronaut Chris Hadfield during the testing of the spacesuit. (Photo: Astrolab) 'Fun to be one of the astronauts testing Axiom Space's new lunar spacesuit and its fit with Astrolab's FLEX Moon rover,' Hadfield Maurer, the first European Space Agency astronaut to test the AxEMU, also gained firsthand experience with the suit's mobility and life-support AxEMU is designed to offer enhanced protection, increased mobility, and thermal regulation-featuring a white exterior to reflect heat and a life-sustaining backpack system-enabling astronauts to operate effectively on the Moon's harsh AxEMU spacesuit has undergone extensive development and simulations, including underwater and reduced gravity tests at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory and Johnson Space is nearing final design review and is slated for use in the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the lunar for visiting @astro_matthias! Matthias got a firsthand look at the spacesuit that will return humans to the Moon. Fun fact: Matthias is the first @ESA astronaut to test out our next-generation spacesuit, the #AxEMU. Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) May 12, 2025Astrolab's FLEX rover, scheduled to deploy at the lunar South Pole in late 2025, is a key platform for testing critical technologies such as hyper-deformable wheels and advanced collaboration between Axiom Space and Astrolab ensures that the AxEMU suit and FLEX rover will integrate safely and effectively, supporting astronauts in conducting geological surveys and scientific experiments on the partnership exemplifies the next generation of commercial spaceflight innovation, advancing human exploration beyond Earth and laying the groundwork for sustainable lunar Watch
