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“The most fun to do in the weightlessness is going down the ladder headfirst, walking on the ceiling, chasing after M&M's that you throw up into the air - they're just bouncing around all over the place and you go around like a fish eating them. I often tell kids that when you go into space and experience weightlessness, the serious adult in you gives way to the child you used to be, who had imagination, who had no bounds on what was possible.”

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Marc Garneau

Marc Garneau is a prominent Canadian politician and space pioneer, born on February 23, 1949. He has been serving as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons since 1993, representing the riding of Charlevoix—Côte-de-Beaupré—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec. Garneau's career with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) was marked by significant achievements, as he became the first Canadian to travel to space in 1984. After his space mission, he transitioned into politics, becoming a key figure in Canadian political and space policy. more

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