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Marc Garneau

Canadian astronaut and politician (1949-2025) · Canada · Politicians · Died at 76

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Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau was a Canadian Armed Forces officer, astronaut and politician. Garneau served as a naval officer before being selected as an astronaut as part of the 1983 NRC Group. He became the first Canadian in space on October 5, 1984, and flew on three Space Shuttle missions.

A life in dates

2025Died4 June 20252012Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalAward2003Companion of the Order of CanadaAward2002Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee MedalAward1997Honorary doctor of the University of OttawaAward1993125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada MedalAward1992International Space Hall of FameAward1985Honorary DoctorateAwardHonorary Doctorate at the Laval UniversityAward1984Officer of the Order of CanadaAwardWorthy of the CityAward1949Born23 February 1949

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Awards

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal2012
Companion of the Order of Canada2003
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal2002
Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa1997
125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal1993
International Space Hall of Fame1992
Honorary Doctorate at the Laval University1985
Honorary Doctorate1985
Officer of the Order of Canada1984
Worthy of the City1984

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Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau was a Canadian Armed Forces officer, astronaut and politician. Garneau served as a naval officer before being selected as an astronaut as part of the 1983 NRC Group. He became the first Canadian in space on October 5, 1984, and flew on three Space Shuttle missions. From 2001 to 2005, Garneau was president of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Garneau entered politics and was elected to the House of Commons in 2008, serving as a Montreal-area member of Parliament (MP) until 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, Garneau served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from January to October in 2021 and as Minister of Transport from 2015 to 2021.

Country
Canada
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2025 · aged 76

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