Robert Thirsk Archive
This page collects all of the stories and features from Robert Thirsk's amazing adventure. Click here to return to Bob's main page.
Convocation Address
On November 12, Robert Thirsk delivered a special convocation address and honorary degree acceptance speech to the Class of 2009 from the International Space Station.
Lift up your eyes
A winking eye and a word of inspiration: dream. That was the light message beamed into the night sky Saturday by more than 300 University of Calgary students. Click to play video.
Get Fit For Space!
On the occasion of alumnus Bob Thirsk's historic mission, the Canadian Space Agency invites you to Get Fit For Space. Run, walk, cycle, swim and prepare to reach new fitness heights with Canada's space program, and when you've successfully completed the challenge Bob will provide a personal tour of his off-world home.
Media Coverage
Feb 9: UToday: Astronaut collects degree in person
Canwest: Thirsk back from space to collect U of C degree
CTV: Astronaut lands in Calgary
Jan. 19: CTV: Thirsk returns to Canada
Global TV: Thirsk learned a lot but "wouldn't do it again"
Dec. 3: CTV: Thirsk has long road to physical recovery
Dec. 2: Calgary Herald: Calgary astronaut returns to Earth
UToday: Thirsk: Mission complete
Dec. 1: CSA: Thirsk writes new chapter in Cdn space exploration
CBC: Thirsk back on Earth
Calgary Herald: Thirsk returns to Earth
Nov. 30: CSA: Thirsk's last letter from space
Nov. 27: Itar-Tass: ISS long-term residents rehearse descent to Earth
Nov. 25: Calgary Herald: Astronaut eager to see his family
Nov. 13: Calgary Herald: U of C astronaut drops in on grads
Canwest: Canadian trees destined for space
Nov. 9: Canwest: Thirsk hits YouTube with Remembrance Day message
Nov. 4: CBC: Thirsk chats with Winnipeg students
Nov. 2: Canadian Press: Thirsk wary of return to Earth
Oct. 29: Toronto Star: We've got the space station on Line 1
Oct. 15: South Delta Leader: From space to Delta students, over
Oct. 9: Vancouver Sun: Thirsk has a fast chat with students
Oct. 8: St. Petersburg Times: Shrimp cocktail tops for Thirsk
Oct. 5: Canadian Press: 25th anniversary of first Canadian in space
Winnipeg Free Press: Astronauts' big challenge? Not fainting back on Earth
Globe & Mail: Red alert: Clown-nosed visitor boards space station
Sept. 24: Calgary Herald: Thirsk to Vulcan students: "Live long and prosper"
Calgary Sun: Vulcan students display Thirsk for knowledge
Sept. 23: CBC: Thirsk chats to Vulcan students from space
Sept. 21: Calgary Herald: UofC students send message to Thirsk
Sept 19: Montreal Gazette: Thirsk sends birthday greetings to Cohen
Sept. 16: Calgary Sun: Birthday greeting leaves mom over the moon
Sept. 15: Montreal Gazette: Thirsk chats with Hab star Beliveau
Sept. 5: Globe & Mail: Thirsk misses family after 101 days
Sept. 3: Montreal Gazette: Life in space
Aug. 29: Globe & Mail: Payette, Thirsk served up Canadian cuisine
Aug. 23: Winnipeg Free Press: Thirsk's odyssey a test of endurance
Aug. 15: Belfast Telegraph: Tall ships make contact with ISS
Aug. 13: Vancouver Province: Thirsk photographs BC wildfires
Aug. 4: CBC: Thirsk shares life in space with teachers
Canadian Press: Thirsk talks to Canadian teachers from ISS
July 29: Canadian Press: Payette bids adieu to Thirsk
July 27: Canadian Press: Astronauts call latest mission a success
Canwest: Earth bears scars of human destruction: Thirsk
July 25: Space.com: For 13 astronauts, a day off in space
July 20: HelloMagazine: Canadian astronauts fly the flag in space
Fox News: Thirsk repairs $19-million toilet
July 19: Canwest: Payette, Thirsk cheerful, energized and flying Maple Leaf
CBC: Payette, Thirsk talk to minister from space
July 17: CTV: Historic Canadian rendezvous in space
CBC: Canadians meet at space station
Canwest: Canadians meet in space as shuttle docks with ISS
July 9: CBC: Orbiting astronaut gets honorary degree
CTV: Thirsk receives honorary degree in space
Canadian Press video: Degree in space
Calgary Herald: UofC astronaut accepts degree
Space.com: Astronaut gets honorary degree in space
Calgary Sun: Astronaut accepts degree in space
UToday: Going to great heights to honour astronaut
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: photo album
July 1: Canadians everywhere mark Canada Day
June 30: Thirsk: Space station no five-star hotel
June 29: A bird's eye view of orbiting experiment
June 21: Christian Science Monitor: NASA's new breed of astronaut
June 17: CBC: UofC to grant orbiting astronaut honorary degree
June 13: Two generations of Canadian astronauts meet in space
June 2: Thirsk gives big boost to Canada's space efforts
June 1: Thirsk admits steep learning curve
Thirsk takes Canadian mementoes
May 28: Bob Thirsk's first letter from space
UToday: "An incredibly proud moment for Canada"
SpaceRef.com: Soyuz catching up with ISS>Calgary Herald: Students, Thirsk's friends marvel at launch
Calgary Sun: Canuck heads for the stars
May 27: CTV: U of C alumni blasts into space
CSA: Successful launch
Globe and Mail: Canadian readies for historic trip
UofC alumnus ready to set record
May 25: Thirsk will set Canadian record for time in space
May 22: CBC: Thirsk bound for ISS
May 20: Ace Canadian pilot's badge going into orbit
May 19: U Magazine: Man on a Mission
May 16: Globe and Mail: Canada's Man in Orbit
May 13: CSA names two new astronauts
May 7: AFP: New dinner table top priority
Moscow News: Astronauts pass final tests
May 6: Pre-flight interview with NASA
May 5: Thirsk interview in Russia Today
April 7: Outgoing crew leave ISS
March 9: Thirsk interview on CBC's The National
March 4: Canadian astronaut preparing for six-month stay in space
Feb 17: CSA Technical briefing at U of C
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