Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Canada's First Astronaut and Former Minister Marc Garneau Dies at 76
Marc Garneau, a very important person in Canada, has passed away.
He was the first Canadian to go to space!
He was also a leader in the government, working as a minister.
He flew to space three times and said it changed how he looked at Earth, making him worry about taking care of it.
Many people, including other astronauts and former leaders, are sad about his passing.
He was known for being strong and inspiring, and he made a big difference in Canada.
Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space, has died at 76.
He was a former foreign minister and transport minister in Canada.
Garneau flew on three space missions.
He served as a Liberal member of Parliament between 2008 and 2023.
Garneau was an electrical engineer and former Royal Canadian Navy officer.
- Who
- Marc Garneau, former Canadian astronaut and government minister.
- What
- Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut and former minister, died.
- When
- Died Wednesday, June 4th, at 76 years old.
- Where
- Canada.
- Why
- The articles do not specify a cause of death.
- Born
- Quebec City
- Died At
- 76 years old
- First Canadian in Space
- 1984
- Political Party
- Liberal
- Positions Held
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Transport Minister
