In 1983, Nasa Invited Canada

We Have Played A Critical Role In Meeting The New Safety Standards. The Canadian Space Industry Contributed New Tools That Make The Inspection Of The Space Shuttle Possible.

Canada Has Made A Strong Commitment As A Partner In The International Space Station And, Like The Other Partners, Wishes To See The Assembly Of This Unique Orbiting Laboratory Continue.

Through These Ongoing Activities And Possibly In The Future, A Canadian Will Go Live And Work On The International Space Station And We Will Continue To Make Canadians Proud Of Our Achievements In Space.

In 1983, Nasa Invited Canada To Fly Three Payload Specialists, In Part Because We Had Contributed The Robotic Arm That Is Used On The Shuttle.

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