Canada’s History on Space

Canada has a rich history in space exploration, with significant contributions to both international space efforts and its own national space program. Here’s a brief lesson on Canada’s involvement in space exploration:

1. Early Contributions: Canada’s involvement in space exploration dates back to the early days of the space race. In 1962, Canada became the third country in the world to design and build its own satellite, Alouette 1. Launched by NASA, Alouette 1 studied the ionosphere, making Canada a pioneer in satellite technology.
2. Canadarm: One of Canada’s…