What do you get when you mix optimism with an equal amount of pessimism and a dash of anxious anticipation?
Space Canada: 2009.
Category: Canadian Space Agency
Finding the Right Stuff, Canadian Style
Space Cadets
The Globe and Mail
After a round of interviews whittled the field to 39, candidates underwent physicals and robotics testing – similar to video games – that evaluated their accuracy, spatial orientation and reaction time. “It was like old-school Atari days,” said Dr. Hunter, who grew up in Mississauga.
CSA Reveals Top 16 Astronaut Candidates
CSA PRESS RELEASE
Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Steve MacLean introduced the Top 16 candidates who are participating in the Agency’s National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign. This announcement provides insight into the process of selecting the next two members of Canada’s Astronaut Corps.
CSA to Announce 16 Astronaut Finalists on Monday
PRESS ADVISORY
The President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Steve MacLean will introduce the top 16 candidates remaining in the National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign during a news conference on Monday, March 16.
In addition to introducing the finalists, the news conference will provide media with insight into the National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign selection process.
MDA Gets $1.8 million Contract to Help Plan Canada’s Future in Space
MDA PRESS RELEASE
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today it has been selected to deliver concept design solutions to support planning of Canada’s potential participation in global space exploration. The Canadian Space Agency contracts are worth $1.8 million (CAD).
CSA Narrows Astronaut Search Down to 40
CSA UPDATE
Canada’s third National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign is well underway. A record 5351 potential astronaut candidates submitted applications online when the campaign was launched last May. Following the first phases of evaluations, including preliminary interviews and basic medical tests, 40 were selected to move forward to the next round in the evaluation process.