1989, March 1, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is officially established
On March 1, 1989, the Canadian Space Agency is officially established; Larkin Kerwin is the first President.
More Information: Canadian Space Agency - Milestones
"2009-10-05, CSA Astronaut Robert Thirsk Celebrates 25 Years of Canadian Spaceflight
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Robert Thirsk celebrates 25 years of Canadian spaceflight in the Harmony node of the International Space Station. Suspended in the foreground is a photo of the first team of Canadian astronauts, circa 1983. Back row, from left to right: Ken Money, Marc Garneau, Steve MacLean and Bjarni Tryggvason. Front row, left to right: Robert Thirsk and Roberta Bondar"
(Canadian Space Agency, n.d.; NASA, n.d.).