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Robert Thirsk

Canadian astronaut · Canada · Scientists · Born 1953 · age 73

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Robert "Bob" Brent Thirsk, is a Canadian retired engineer and physician, and a former Canadian Space Agency astronaut. He holds the Canadian record for the most time spent in space. He became an officer of the Order of Canada (OC) in 2013 and was named to the Order of British Columbia (OBC) in 2012.

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Payload Specialist Robert Thirsk suiting up for the STS-78 missionPayload Specialist Robert Thirsk suiting up for the STS-78 missionThe Soyuz TMA-15 crew: Left to right: Thirsk, Roman Romanenko, Frank De Winne.The Soyuz TMA-15 crew: Left to right: Thirsk, Roman Romanenko, Frank De Winne.

Awards

Officer of the Order of Canada2014
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Member of the Order of Canada
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1953 · age 73

Scientists from Canada 6

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