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A day for travelling

Published on December 19, 2012 By SpaceKate

I didn’t sleep too well last night, partly nerves about getting everything done in time, partly excitement at the idea of seeing granny today. Also, I had a quiet, but quite intense moment thinking about my friend Chris. Sorry, I mean, commander Chris Hadfield, Canadian astronaut and all round talented guy. He’s also going on […]

How the Canadian Space Agency punches above its weight – advice for other small space-faring nations

Published on June 13, 2012 By SpaceKate

In comparison to NASA’s (approximately) $18 billion budget, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) budget of $300 million looks like small change. Despite this, Canada has a presence in all of the major space disciplines and is a highly regarded international player. In a world where “No bucks, means no Buck Rogers” (so said Gus Grissom), […]