This paper reviews the history of Canadian activities in space from the early Alouette I satellite to Canada\u27s present involvement in the Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) program. The SRMS program is being executed by Spar Aerospace Limited* through, an international agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Research Council of Canada (NRCC).
As the first flight SRMS reaches completion at Spar, the program is reviewed. The SRMS is described in terms of its subsystems, its of control and performance requirements and the current status of the hardware is examined. Delivery to NASA JSC of the first flight system is scheduled in 1980.
In conclusion, the paper highlights the benefits which accrue from international cooperation at the industrial level in space programs and. makes a case for the continuance of such arrangements
