Canada's future in space exploration hinges on vision and funding, say industry watchers
Chris Hadfield met students at the at the Science School in the Ontario Science Centre this week to hear their thoughts on their future. And take a few selfies.
"Another world that could have been like earth but at our current time isn't, really makes me happy inside." - Matthew Chase, budding scientist and student.
Federal Minister of Industry James Moore, oversees the Canadian Space Agency. This February Minister Moore rolled-out "Canada's Space Policy Framework" ... mapping out Canada's next moves for exploration, commercialization and development in space.
• Scientists urge government to fund basic research -- Bob McDonald/CBC News
Funding choices must always be made carefully -- but funding space exploration demands special caution since there really is a universe of options.
Elizabeth Howell is a Space and Science journalist who contributes to Universe Today, Space.com, and NASA Astrobiology Magazine.
As far as we know, there are no nearby alien civilizations to disturb. But some believe that doesn't mean explorers can treat the universe like they own the place.
Anthony Weston is a professor of philosophy and environmental studies at Elon University. He is also the author of Mobilizing the Green Imagination in which he dedicates a chapter on space exploration.
If you could re-design Canada's plan for our future in space... what would you do? Where would want Canadian astronauts to go?
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This segment was produced by The Current's Shannon Higgins and Sujata Berry.
