The Canadian space program : from Black Brant to the International Space Station / Andrew B. Godefroy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Godefroy, Andrew B., 1972- author.

Series:

Springer-Praxis books in space exploration

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canadian Space Agency--History.

Canadian Space Agency.

Astronautics and state--Canada--History.

Astronautics and state.

History.

Canada.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xii, 324 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.

Summary:

Canada's space efforts from its origins towards the end of the Second World War through to its participation in the ISS today are revealed in full in this complete and carefully researched history. Employing recently declassified archives and many never previously used sources, author Andrew B. Godefroy explains the history of the program through its policy and many fascinating projects. He assesses its effectiveness as a major partner in both US and international space programs, examines its current national priorities and capabilities, and outlines the country's plans for the future. Despite being the third nation to launch a satellite into space after the Soviet Union and the United States; being a major partner in the US space shuttle program with the iconic Canadarm; being an international leader in the development of space robotics; and acting as one of the five major partners in the ISS, the Canadian Space Program remains one of the least well-known national efforts of the space age. This book attempts to shed a clearer light on the progress made by Canada's Space Agency thus far, with more ambitious goals ahead. Technical information, diagrams, a chronology, and extensive notes on sources are also included in this volume.

Contents:

Northern Mariner: The Origins of Canadian Space Activities

Forging a Space Nation: Policy and Program Development, 1957-1963

Challenge and Commitment: Canada's Space Program in Transition, 1964-1974

Ad Astra: Establishing a Permanent Presence in Space, 1974-1984

Maple Leaf in Orbit: Institutionalizing the Canadian Space Program, 1984-1995

Build Up: Canada's Space Station Era Begins, 1996-2009

Conclusion: Towards Space Station Expeditions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783319401041

3319401041

OCLC:

994009892