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First Person to Walk in Space
During the mission Voskhod 2, Alexei Leonoy performed a 24 minute extra vehicular activity, thus becoming the first person (human) to walk in space. -
First Commercial Communication Satellite
The launch of Intelsat 1 (Early Bird) was the first commercial satellite used by the COTC (Canadian Overseas Telecommunicationc Corporation for over the atlantic ocean communication. -
Report for Creation of a National Space Agency
John Herbert sends a report to the federal government suggesting the creation of a national space agency. No specified day was mentioned just the month and year. -
Spar Aerospace is Formed
Spar aerospace was formed out of Havilland Aircraft's Products and Advanced Research Division -
White Paper on Satellite Communication
John Chaoman gives a white paper on satellite communication to the government called "A Domestic Communications System for Canada." -
First Pictures of the Northern Lights
Launch of ISIS 1, was more sophiosticated than the Alouette spacecraft. It was designed to make a comprehensive study of the top section of the ionosphere, and to produce the first picture of the northern lights (aurora borealis). The launch was on March 31 1971. -
First Man to Set Foot on the Moon
Neil A. Armstrong was the commander of mission Apolio 11, became the first man to set foot on the moon. 15 minutes later Buzz Aidrin climbs down to join his commander. Apollo 11 was launched July 16 and splashes into the Pacific ocean on July 24.