# Robert Thirsk
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Robert Brent "Bob" Thirsk, (born August 17, 1953) is a Canadian engineer and physician, and a former Canadian Space Agency astronaut. He holds the Canadian records for the most time spent in space (204 days 18 hours). He became an officer of the Order of Canada (OC) in 2013 and was named to the Order of British Columbia (OBC) in 2012.
Ep2. ”I’ve never returned home”
Astronauts Sandra Magnus and Dr. Robert Thirsk describe their time in one of the most challenging environments of all.
Astronaut Health Studies to Enable Space Exploration
Scientists led by University of Calgary have researched bone loss in astronauts. An important question is whether bone loss can be reversed after returning to Earth.
"Bone loss happens in humans - as we age, get injured, or any scenario where we can't move the body, we lose bone," says researc...
Dr. Robert Thirsk has been in space longer than any other Canadian
Host Peter McCully chats with Dr. Robert Thirsk who holds the Canadian record for the most time spent in space at 205 days.
Born in New Westminster, Thirsk joined the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) as part of the first group of Canadian astronauts. He went on to work on the development of space rob...
088 - The One with Dr. Robert Thirsk
This week, John and Ken say hello to Dr. Robert Thirsk. As an astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency, Dr. Thirsk broke their record for the most days spent in space. He shares some of his experiences, plus thoughts on space tourism, getting to Mars, and using Star Trek as a blueprint for life in...
Episode 4: Looking At Earth Through My Window
In this week's special episode, join us on an incredible journey into space exploration and human triumph. We had the privilege of interviewing legendary astronaut, Dr. Robert Thirsk, whose feats in engineering, medicine, and space travel have mesmerized the world. Tune in and discover his unique...
120. Robert Thirsk: From medicine to Mars - Insights from over 200 days in space
In this guest-hosted episode Clive Steeper from episode 1 talks to engineer, physician, and former astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk about the preparation and training needed for astronauts to operate effectively on space missions, and how these skills are also relevant for leadership more generally.Ro...
2024 A Year in Review: Highlights and Favourite Episodes
Host Sue Stockdale reflects on an incredible year filled with growth and achievement and co-founder Clive Steeper and Sound Editor Matias de Ezcurra reflect on the episode has the greatest impact on each of them.Listeners are invited to revisit highlights, key insights, and memorable moments from...
September 29 – The Aloutte 1
We spoke with astronaut Robert Thirsk: the Canadian who has spent the most time in space.
City Hall Insider // Private School Funding
Will Mayor-elect Andrew Knack be able to improve Edmonton's relationship with the province? Is there reason to believe city council will operate more smoothly than it has over the past four years? Should Alberta consider defunding private schools in light of sustained budget pressures, or should ...
