In December 1983, the NRC chose six persons for the first team of Canadian astronauts from more than 4300 candidates who had entered a national competition for the positions. The team members are Roberta Bondar, Marc Garneau, Steve McLean, Kenneth Money, Robert Thrisk, and Bjarni Tryggvason.
1984-October-5 Marc Garneau, an electronic engineer and naval commander, undertook the first mission. During his eight-day voyage in space as a payload specialist, he carried out several experiments that were divided into three main categories: space technology, space sciences, and life sciences. Two other missions are forecast for the Canadian Astronaut Program in 1986. The stamp is the work of Les Holloway of the design company Gottschalk + Ash International. It features the earth as seen from space, with the silhouette of a Canadian astronaut in the foreground. To the right of the astronaut, one of the space shuttle's instrument panels can be seen.
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