Marc Garneau on the highs and lows of space exploration

This week on WONK host Edward Greenspon talks to former federal cabinet minister and the first Canadian in space, Marc Garneau.

Garneau has led the Canadian Space Agency and served as ‘Capcom’ at NASA – that is, the voice of Houston on shuttle missions. For his remarkable career(s), his name is etched in the history books, on two high schools and a postage stamp. Garneau talks to host Edward Greenspon about a life of no regrets, the highs and lows of astronaut life, and why he’s never asked Justin Trudeau about his exit from cabinet.

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Also see: Marc Garneau – 2024 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

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