University of Calgary

July 2009

Bob Thirsk aboard the International Space Station shows off his graduation regalia.
Bob Thirsk aboard the
International Space Station
shows off his graduation regalia.

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London Free Press

Canadian astronaut in orbit over honorary degree
July 9, 2009

Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk became the first human being to receive a university degree in space yesterday -- and he flipped in orbital glee to show his appreciation.

Speaking by video link from the International Space Station, Thirsk's convocation cape hovered in weightlessness as he accepted the "special honour" from the University of Calgary.
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