Marc Garneau
Canadian astronaut and politician (1949–2025)
1949 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian astronaut and politician (1949–2025)
Born
February 23, 1949
Died
2025 (age ~76)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
astronaut, engineer, politician
CanadaBorn in Quebec CityDied in Montreal
1949
Born in Quebec City (1949-02-23)
1984
AwardWorthy of the City
1984
AwardOfficer of the Order of Canada
1985
Awardhonorary doctorate
1985
Awardhonorary doctorate at the Laval University
1992
AwardInternational Space Hall of Fame
About
Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau was a Canadian Armed Forces officer, astronaut and politician. Garneau served as a naval officer before being selected as an astronaut as part of the 1983 NRC Group. He became the first Canadian in space on October 5, 1984, and flew on three Space Shuttle missions. From 2001 to 2005, Garneau was president of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Garneau entered politics and was elected to the House of Commons in 2008, serving as a Montreal-area member of Parliament (MP) until 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, Garneau served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from January to October in 2021 and as Minister of Transport from 2015 to 2021.
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Who is Marc Garneau?+
Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau was a Canadian Armed Forces officer, astronaut and politician. Garneau served as a naval officer before being selected as an astronaut as part of the 1983 NRC Group. He became the first Canadian in space on October 5, 1984, and flew on three Space Shuttle missions. Fr
What does the name Marc mean?+
The name Marc means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.". It is of French origin.
When was Marc Garneau born?+
Marc Garneau was born on February 23, 1949.
When did Marc Garneau die?+
Marc Garneau died in 2025, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.
The name Marc is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marc — February 23, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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