Exactly 25 years ago today, on April 22, 2001, Chris

Exactly 25 years ago today, on April 22, 2001, Chris Hadfield made history by becoming the first Canadian to step out into the vacuum of space. During the STS-100 mission, Hadfield and NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski performed a grueling seven hour spacewalk to install the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station. This 17.6-meter robotic arm became a vital tool for station assembly and maintenance, and it continues to be used for catching incoming cargo ships today. The mission was a high-stakes operation that required perfect coordination, cementing Canada’s legacy as a world leader in space robotics. Hadfield’s historic exit from the hatch remains one of the most significant milestones in the history of international space flight.