The Influence Of Space Exploration In Canada

To begin with, Chris Hadfield allowed Canada to be seen as an exceptional technologically savvy country through his superior to any other, achievements of being the first of many situations as a Canadian in space. Firstly, Chris Hadfield became the first Canadian in to walk in space, thus portraying Canada's eagerness to participate in larger affairs further developing the Canadian identity. Space exploration was once heavily dominated by the larger powers of the world, Canada was merely seen as a helper in the bigger picture. The nation was ignored and heavily disregarded however, when news broke out of Chris Hadfield's success the world began to tune-in. For instance, a recent article from a Turkish newspaper describes the country's fascination