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Two New Canadian Astronauts

Announcement of Canada's New Astronauts

Jeremy Hansen
Jeremy Hansen
David Saint-Jacques
David Saint-Jacques

Ottawa, Ontario, May 13, 2009 - Nearly 25 years after the first Canadian astronaut flew into space and only weeks before two Canadian space veterans launch to the International Space Station, the Honourable Industry Minister Tony Clement and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Steve MacLean revealed the names of Canada's newest astronauts.

New Canadian astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Jeremy Hansen, Industry Minister Tony Clement and CSA President Steve MacLean
New Canadian astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Jeremy Hansen, Industry Minister Tony Clement and CSA President Steve MacLean
CSA President Steve MacLean, new Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques, Industry Minister Tony Clement and new Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen
CSA President Steve MacLean, new Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques, Industry Minister Tony Clement and new Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen
CSA President Steve MacLean, new Canadian astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Jeremy Hansen, and Industry Minister Tony Clement
CSA President Steve MacLean, new Canadian astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Jeremy Hansen, and Industry Minister Tony Clement