- 1. The history of Canadian space exploration is a fascinating journey that reflects the nation's commitment to scientific advancement, innovation, and international collaboration. It began in the early 1960s when Canada recognized the importance of space technology and its potential benefits for society, launching its first satellite, Alouette-1, in 1962, which marked Canada as the third country in space after the USSR and the USA. Throughout the following decades, Canada expanded its contributions to space exploration, particularly with the establishment of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in 1989, which sought to unify and promote the country’s space efforts. Canadian achievements include the development of the Canadarm, a robotic arm that was pivotal in maintaining and assembling the International Space Station (ISS), and the Dextre robot, often referred to as the 'handyman' of the ISS. Furthermore, Canada has been an active participant in international missions, sending astronauts to space and contributing science and technology to global endeavors, such as the Mars exploration missions and satellite communications. As Canada continues to invest in space technology and research, its role has evolved from a nascent participant to a critical player in international space exploration, paving the way for future discoveries and innovations, as well as inspiring a new generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.
What year did Canada begin its participation in space exploration?
A) 1984
B) 1962
C) 1975
D) 1958
- 2. What is the name of the first Canadian astronaut?
A) Chris Hadfield
B) David Saint-Jacques
C) Roberta Bondar
D) Marc Garneau
- 3. Which space agency is responsible for Canada's space program?
A) NASA
B) ESA
C) SpaceX
D) Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
- 4. In what year did Roberta Bondar fly into space?
A) 1990
B) 1984
C) 2001
D) 1992
- 5. Who was the first Canadian woman to go to space?
A) Julie Payette
B) Ellen Baker
C) Roberta Bondar
D) Wendy Lawrence
- 6. What is the name of Canada's robotic arm used on the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station?
A) Robotic Hand
B) Armada
C) Canadarm
D) Astroarm
- 7. In which mission did Chris Hadfield become the first Canadian to command the ISS?
A) Expedition 35
B) Expedition 29
C) Expedition 40
D) Expedition 32
- 8. What was the main role of the Dextre robot on the ISS?
A) Launch satellites
B) Operate spacecraft
C) Perform maintenance tasks
D) Conduct scientific experiments
- 9. In what year did the CSA establish the Astronaut Program?
A) 1978
B) 1983
C) 1991
D) 1985
- 10. Which Canadian served as a flight engineer on the 2008 ISS mission?
A) David Saint-Jacques
B) Robert Thirsk
C) Chris Hadfield
D) Roberta Bondar
- 11. What is the primary focus of Canada's long-term space exploration strategy?
A) Asteroid mining
B) Satellite deployment
C) Human and robotic exploration
D) Lunar colonization
- 12. What significant achievement did Marc Garneau accomplish in 1984?
A) First Canadian astronaut to fly on a Space Shuttle
B) First Canadian woman in space
C) First Canadian to command the ISS
D) First Canadian in space
- 13. Which Canadian astronaut performed the first Canadian spacewalk?
A) Marc Garneau
B) Dafydd Williams
C) Robert Thirsk
D) Chris Hadfield
- 14. In which year did the CSA launch the RADARSAT Constellation Mission?
A) 2015
B) 2020
C) 2016
D) 2019
- 15. When was the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) established?
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 1989
D) 1975
- 16. Which space shuttle did Chris Hadfield fly on as a mission specialist?
A) STS-107
B) STS-100
C) STS-135
D) STS-121
- 17. What is the name of the Canadian robotic arm used on the International Space Station?
A) Canadarm
B) Armstrong
C) Dextre
D) Canadarm2
- 18. What is the name of Canada's radar satellite system launched in 2000?
A) Radarsat-1
B) OSCE
C) Alouette-2
D) SciSat
- 19. What Canadian satellite was launched in 1972 and is known for communications?
A) Anik
B) Alouette
C) SCISAT
D) Radarsat
- 20. In which year was the Radarsat-2 launched?
A) 2000
B) 2010
C) 2007
D) 2002
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