Canada In Space
Canada has a rich history in space exploration. From 1839 when Sir Edward Sabine established the first magnetic observatory at the University of Toronto to study the northern lights; to producing the landing gear used on the Eagle for the first landing on the moon in 1969; to the development of the Canadarm which was used on the Space Shuttle orbiters to deploy, manoeuvre and capture payloads; and, in looking forward to a Canadian rover landing on the moon within the next five years.
Canada also produced a few actors who portrayed people in space.
Hayden Christensen / Darth Vader
Hayden Christensen was born in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia but grew up in Markham, Ontario.
He made his acting debut in 1993 when he played a supporting role on a German-Canadian television series. He acquired wider notice while starring in Fox Family Channel’s television series Higher Ground in 2000 and many other parts followed.
Although Hayden has never been in outer space physically, he has made us believe that he has by his role in Star Wars. He is best known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies.
In 2007, Christensen bought a farm near Uxbridge, Ontario and has been renovating the property and learning about farming. In 2013 he collaborated with Canada fashion chain RW&Co to release a men’s clothing line inspired by his farm.