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Thoughts on Canadian Space Agency (CSA)?

I was just thinking that so many countries are ahead of Canadian in terms of space exploration. Yes, we have build a gigantic robotic arm, created the first communication satellite and some other projects. However, as compared to agency's like NASA, ESA, even China and India. In fact China has landed rovers on the moon and India has sent an orbiter to mars. Canada is capable of doing these kinds of things too but why isn't the CSA taking any steps forwards. How long will we contribute to projects that other agency's are organizing and how long will we be proud of a 15m long robotic arm. Do you agree that the CSA needs to wake up and needs to get real space exploration underway?

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  • 6 years ago

    Given the relative population and GDP of Canada as compared to the US, China, Europe etc. it's a wonder they've accomplished anything. As it is, having the Canadarm actually work and keep working, and Hadfield commanding the ISS for a stint, seems pretty good going.

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