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Former NASA Chief Economist is New Head of Canadian Space Agency

Former NASA Chief Economist is New Head of Canadian Space Agency NASA library image

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Alexander MacDonald has been named the new President of the Canadian Space Agency. The Canadian-born MacDonald previously served as NASA's Chief Economist until December 2024, and the Canadian Government announced his selection in the evening.

Alexander MacDonald is the new President of the Canadian Space Agency. Canadian-born MacDonald was NASA’s Chief Economist until December 2024. The Canadian Government announced MacDonald’s selection this evening. He succeeds […]

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