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Bryce Space posted on Jul 18, 2009
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Canada Marks Space Milestone as two Canadians meet in space for the first time July 18, 2009 – Yesterday, space shuttle Endeavour docked to the International Space Station (ISS) at 1:47 p.m. EDT, as they floated in tandem about 400 km above Earth. About two hours later at 3:48 p.m. EDT, the hatch between the two spacecrafts was opened and the first six permanent ISS residents welcomed aboard the crew of mission STS-127. Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk, who launched to the Station on May 27th aboard a Soyuz rocket, greeted fellow Canadian astronaut Julie Payette to his orbital home. "Twenty-five years ago, the first Canadian flew into space and today, Canada continues to be a leader in space exploration," said the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). "Having two Canadian astronauts in space at the same time is truly a Canadian space milestone.” “We are entering a new era in space exploration and all Canadians are proud,” said Steve MacLean, President of the Canadian Space Agency. “All across our nation, young Canadians are looking to our astronauts working together on the International Space Station, and seeing that if they work and study hard, they too, like the two new astronaut recruits, may one day, reach for their dreams.” Canadian astronauts have a proud record of space flight. Julie Payette is participating in the 15th space mission for a Canadian over the past 16 years, seven of these missions being to the International Space Station. During the docking, from the spacecraft’s cockpit, Payette assisted Commander Mark Polansky and pilot Douglas Hurley in the delicate manoeuvres required to dock space shuttle Endeavour to the ISS. Space shuttle Endeavour will remain docked to the ISS until July 31. During this time, the crew will install a platform onto the Japanese Laboratory Kibo, swap batteries, load other cargo, and perform five spacewalks. Payette will be at the controls of Canadarm, Canadarm2 and the Japanese robotic arm supporting this intensely robotic assembly mission. Thanks Magik

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MagikUnicorn

6:28PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Deux astronautes canadiens se rencontrent dans l'espace : un jalon marquant dans l'histoire spatiale canadienne Le 18 juillet 2009 –Hier, la navette spatiale Endeavour s'est amarrée à la Station spatiale internationale (ISS) à 13 h 47 HAE, les deux véhicules volant en tandem à environ 400 km au-dessus de la Terre. Presque deux heures plus tard, à 15 h 48 HAE, le sas entre les deux vaisseaux a été ouvert. Les premiers astronautes résidents permanents de l'ISS ont alors souhaité la bienvenue à l'équipage de la mission STS-127. L'astronaute canadien Robert Thirsk qui, le 27 mai dernier, s'est envolé vers la station à bord d'une fusée russe Soyouz, a accueilli sa consœur, l'astronaute canadienne Julie Payette, à sa demeure orbitale. « Aujourd’hui, vingt-cinq ans après la première mission d’un Canadien dans l’espace, le Canada demeure un chef de file en exploration spatiale », a déclaré l'honorable Tony Clement, ministre de l'Industrie et ministre responsable de l'Agence spatiale Canadien (ASC). « Le fait que deux astronautes canadiens se retrouvent dans l'espace en même temps est sans contredit un jalon marquant de l’histoire spatiale canadienne. » « Nous entrons dans une nouvelle ère d'exploration spatiale et tous les Canadiens sont fiers », a ajouté Steve MacLean, président de l'Agence spatiale canadienne. « Partout dans notre pays, de jeunes Canadiens regardent nos astronautes collaborer ensemble à bord de la Station spatiale internationale et comprennent que, s'ils continuent à étudier et travailler fort, tout comme nos deux nouveaux astronautes, un jour, ils pourront réaliser leur rêve. » Les astronautes canadiens détiennent un record impressionnant de vols spatiaux. Cette mission avec Julie Payette est la 15ième pour un Canadien depuis les 16 dernières années. Sept d'entre-elles étaient destinées à la Station spatiale internationale. Lors de l'amarrage, Julie Payette assistait dans la cabine de pilotage le commandant Mark Polansky et le pilote Douglas Hurley dans l’exécution des délicates manœuvres d'approche de la navette spatiale Endeavour à la Station spatiale internationale. La navette spatiale Endeavour restera amarrée à l'ISS jusqu'au 31 juillet. Pendant ce temps, l'équipage installera une plateforme au laboratoire japonais Kibo, remplacera des batteries, transférera de l'équipement et réalisera cinq sorties extravéhiculaires. Pour cette mission d'assemblage chargée en opérations robotiques, Julie Payette manipulera le Canadarm, le Canadarm2 ainsi que le bras robotique japonais.

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Faemike55

6:34PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Outstanding work, Magik!!!! Great information as well!

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mikeerson

6:34PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

interesting point of view - no gravity right... Then let's go for the upside down version - LOL... super image Magik.

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JSGraphics

6:38PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Wonderful work! Well Done!

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myquad

6:40PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Very well done!

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magnus073

6:42PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

La magie, c'est une grande image que vous avez créée. Vous montrez le navire spatial dans l'espace très bien. C'est grand pour deux Canadiens pour se rencontrer dans l'espace. Bravo le Canada!

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MOSKETON

6:46PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

fantastica creacion, no he traducido el texto.

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bmac62

6:51PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Marvelous achievements by all involved. Your render is superb.

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ladyinblack

6:52PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Terrific image and great update information :)

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Mousson

6:55PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Absolutamente impresionante!!!

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SIGMAWORLD

6:56PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

EXCELLENT!

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CarolSassy

7:05PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Fantastic image! Excellent work! (:

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mgtcs

7:09PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

WOW...very nice creation! 10+

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Seaview123

7:21PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Great looking picture! Nice work!

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flaviok

7:23PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

How fantástico meu amigo, obra e texto magnificos, aplausos (5)

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shadownet

7:25PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Very nice work!

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pops

7:43PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Excellent info and image

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doarte

7:58PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Grand work...exquisite detail! Canadians go! +5

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NefariousDrO

7:59PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

That's really cool, and a great tribute to Canada, as well!

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MarciaGomes

8:05PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

ESPETACULAR CENA ESPACIAL MEU AMIGO,GRANDE COMPOSIÇÃO,OS DETALHES SÃO INCRIVEIS,OBRIGADO PELA INFORMAÇÃO.++++++++++5

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annie5

8:09PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Quel travail MU..nous sommes fiers d'être Canadien! Bravo :)

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brycek

8:10PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Fantastic work!!

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RJS

8:38PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Bravo! Nice image, Magik. I second the comment by annie5. This is one of those times we Canadians can be proud. And thanks for posting your comments in both official languages! 5+

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Danny_G

8:51PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Great image Magic !!

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DarkStormCrow

8:58PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Excellent, well done...

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tamburro

9:39PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Another fantastic work and narration!!!! +++5!!!! Hugs. Orlando

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schonee

9:41PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

WOW MU Most Excellent!

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1358

9:46PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

we are more than canoes, fur trade, and scarlet coated mounties..... everybody go out tonight and wave to our astronauts as the shuttle floats by.

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Biffowitz

10:18PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

YAY for the Canucks!! Sweet artwork my friend, I like it!!


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