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Bruce Aikenhead: A Canadian Space Pioneer
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The first installation of a Canadarm on the Space Shuttle (Aikenhead third from right)
37 of 70 		Aikenhead points out the iconic symbol of the Canada wordmark on the Canadarm
38 of 70 		Aikenhead describes how the Canadarm got its famous symbol
39 of 70 		Aikenhead at a reception celebrating the success of the Canadarm
40 of 70 		Aikenhead receiving recognition for his role in the Remote Manipulator System (Canadarm)
41 of 70 		Aikenhead decribes the creation of the Canadian Astronaut Program
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The first six Canadian Astronauts - "Space Team Canada"
43 of 70 		Aikenhead (top left) and astronauts watching data come in from Garneau's first space flight
44 of 70 		Aikenhead and Roberta Bondar are featured on astronaut Marc Garneau's second national tour in 1985
45 of 70 		Aikenhead on a microgravity flight with astronauts Roberta Bondar and Ken Money
46 of 70 		Aikenhead in microgravity flight
47 of 70 		Aikenhead on the 'Vomit Comet'
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Aikenhead describes his experience on a microgravity flight
49 of 70 		Finalist Selection for the New Canadian Astronaut Team (Aikenhead, centre)
50 of 70 		The Canadian Astronaut Team with its newest recruits
51 of 70 		Aikenhead reflecting on the nature of his career
52 of 70 		Aikenhead receiving the Order of Canada
53 of 70 		Aikenhead recalls how he first became involved at the Okanagan Science Centre
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