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Why is Space so Important?
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre 20 Queen St, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaNorthumberland Learning Connection welcomes Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to fly in Space in 1984 – 40 years ago. He is a Recipient of the NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1997), three NASA Space Flight Medals (1984, 1996, 2000), and eleven Honorary Doctorates. Mr. Garneau was named a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2003 and served as Chancellor of Carleton University from 2003 to 2008.
Who Owns Outer Space?
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaThis talk by Dr. Michael Byers will explore the grand challenges arising from humanity’s rapid development of space, from debris and collisional cascades, to satellites interfering with astronomy and the changes caused to Earth’s atmosphere by rocket launches and satellite re-entries.