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Bruce Aikenhead: A Canadian Space Pioneer
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Aikenhead recalling his time working on the Communications Technology Satellite (Hermes)
19 of 37 		Aikenhead recalls his career working on the Canadarm
20 of 37 		Aikenhead points out the iconic symbol of the Canada wordmark on the Canadarm
21 of 37 		Aikenhead describes how the Canadarm got its famous symbol
22 of 37 		Aikenhead decribes the creation of the Canadian Astronaut Program
23 of 37 		Aikenhead on the 'Vomit Comet'
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Aikenhead describes his experience on a microgravity flight
25 of 37 		Aikenhead reflecting on the nature of his career
26 of 37 		Aikenhead recalls how he first became involved at the Okanagan Science Centre
27 of 37 		Aikenhead describes his goals in designing the Okanagan Science Centre's space galleries
28 of 37 		Canadian astronaut Robert (Bob) Thirsk calls Aikenhead from the International Space Station
29 of 37 		Aikenhead recalls the time when Bob Thirsk phoned him from space
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Thirsk reads 'Arrows to the Moon' by Chris Gainer (Apogee Books) in space, which features Aikenhead
31 of 37 		Aikenhead at the entrance to 'Starship Sagittarius' at the Okanagan Science Centre
32 of 37 		Aikenhead enjoying retirement at his Salmon Arm home
33 of 37 		Aikenhead keeps up to date on the Canadian Astronaut Program by following Chris Hadfield on Facebook
34 of 37 		Chris Hadfield introduced Aikenhead at an event honouring his career at the Okanagan Science Centre
35 of 37 		Aikenhead discusses his fascination with space technology
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