Health in Space: Daring to Explore
In this engaging exhibition–developed and produced by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency–visitors will learn how important it is to keep astronauts healthy in space. Doctors, scientists, technicians, engineers—and even the astronauts themselves—work together to support the health of men and women working in space, from the time they’re selected until well after their final mission. The exhibition also looks at how space-related discoveries are helping to change medicine back on Earth, and explores the unique health challenges astronauts face.
Highlights include authentic artifacts, interactive experiences, and video interviews with Canadian astronauts. A special section in the exhibition profiles Canadian astronaut and medical doctor David Saint-Jacques, and his mission to the International Space Station.
Space required
- 950–1,200 ft² (90–110 m²)
- Multiple configurations possible
Languages
- All elements are bilingual (English and French)
Target audiences
- Intergenerational family groups with children ages 10 and up
Fees
- $6,300 per 12 weeks plus shipping and applicable taxes
Key exhibition components
- Modular exhibition structures
- Multimedia introductory zone
- Tactile and digital interactives
- Astronaut videos and artifacts
- “Microgravity” photo ops
Support material
- Educational resources
- Promotional resources
- Condition report
- Installation and packing guides
Shipping and installation
- The exhibition comes in 9 crates on wheels
- Weight: 7,543 lbs. (3,421 kg)
- Set-up requirements: 4 people / 2 days
Insurance
The borrowing institution must provide a valid insurance certificate.
Resources
Video series
Retired astronauts Dave Williams and Robert Thirsk—and current astronaut David Saint-Jacques—present and discuss the unique health challenges of living and working in space.
Lesson plan
Expand your learning! Discover Canadian contributions to space exploration, including how science taking place in space leads to benefits for the rest of us back on Earth.
Travel schedule
- Cranbrook History Centre, Cranbrook, BC
- January 27 – April 20, 2025
- International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago, IL
- May 31 – December 30, 2024
- Museum Windsor, Windsor, ON
- February 10 – May 5, 2024
- Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives, Napanee, ON
- September 30, 2023 – January 21, 2024
Our partner
This exhibition is made possible by:
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For more information on this exhibition, its current availability, and to book it for your organization, please contact us at:
outreach-rayonnement@ingeniumcanada.org | 1-866-442-4416 ext. 2147
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