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Canadians Take a Shot at Space – The Selection Process
In March 2008, the Canadian Space Agency asked Canadians : "Do you have the right stuff?". More than 5300 candidates submitted their application to become Canada's new astronauts, but only two of them were chosen after a very long national recruitment process.
Selecting the Right Stuff: Canada's National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign
What's Up, Doc?
From March 16 to 20, 2009, the top 16 candidates were submitted to a series of medical and psychological exams at the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and the North York General Hospital in Toronto, ON to evaluate their medical health.
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Top 16 Astronaut Candidates Introduced
March 2009 - CSA President Steve MacLean introduced the top 16 candidates in the Agency's National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign. "The Top 16 candidates in the National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign represent an incredibly accomplished, well-rounded and diverse group of Canadians," said MacLean. "This is only the third Astronaut Recruitment Campaign held in Canadian history. As we proceed with our selection process, two of these highly talented individuals will be chosen for the opportunity of a lifetime."
The Pressure Is On: Only 31 Candidates Still in the Running
March 2009 - The race is drawing to an end and in a few weeks, the names of the top candidates competing to become Canada's next 2 astronauts will be released. In February, the candidates have faced a battery of tests, from emergency management and first aid, to damage control.
Between now and mid-March, more candidates will be struck from the roster, bringing the aspiring astronauts closer to their ultimate destination: space.
What's New?
Do you have what it takes?
January 2009 – Competition Narrows in National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) completed robotics and fitness tests (including swimming) of the top forty candidates last week. The evaluations took place in the Montreal area and it was the first time candidates were brought together for testing since the beginning of the campaign.
