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First Canadian Astronauts Chosen in 1983

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First Canadian Astronauts Chosen in 1983

Out of 4000 applicants, six were chosen to be the first Canadian astronauts. This 1983 CBC TV clip shows the selection process and introduces Canadians to the new astronauts. The six first astronauts included Roberta Bondar, who became the first Canadian woman in space, Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space. and Steve MacLean, a future president of the Canadian Space Agency. From the CBC Archives.
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