Introduction
The history of space exploration has much in common with the story of human beings. It's a story of bravery and triumph.
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It's also a story of danger and disaster.
But through creativity and determination, humans have
made many of their dreams of space travel come true. And as the new millennium begins, we can only imagine where these dreams may take us.
There are many good reasons for us to explore space. We can learn more about our origins and seek evidence of life beyond Earth. The more we know about our past, the better our understanding of our future. We can learn to live on other planets. And we can build our knowledge, experience, and technology.
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This feature will guide you through the highlights
of the history of space exploration--from the first
rockets to Apollo 11, and from Sputnik to the Mars
Sample Return Lander. You'll learn about some key
people who led the way into space. You'll find out
about Canada's role in space exploration. You'll
discover some of the benefits of the space program
in your day-to-day life here on Earth. And you'll
learn about space careers.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride!