Microhistories
Small stories that help reveal the bigger story of Canada in space.
The Stories Behind the Milestones
Out of This World 25 uses Microhistories to explore the people, moments, technologies, and ideas that shaped Canada’s journey in space.
These stories go beyond the headlines. They help reveal how major achievements — from Chris Hadfield’s 2001 mission to Artemis II — are built through collaboration, innovation, preparation, and imagination.
As OOTW25 grows, Microhistories will become part of the project’s original storytelling core, helping students, families, educators, and partners engage more deeply with Canada’s past and future in space.
History is often shaped by the details we almost miss.
What Are Microhistories?
Microhistories are short, focused stories that spotlight the details behind larger events.
Instead of telling the whole history of a mission at once, they explore one moment, one person, one technology, or one question at a time.
Through this approach, OOTW25 can help visitors discover the hidden stories behind:
- Chris Hadfield and STS-100
- Canadarm2 and Canadian robotics
- the International Space Station
- science communication and public learning
- Jeremy Hansen and Artemis II
Sometimes the smallest details tell the most memorable stories.
Original Storytelling Through OOTW25
Microhistories will help make Out of This World 25 more than a commemoration.
They will create space for new storytelling that connects history, science, geography, technology, and public engagement in accessible and meaningful ways.
Developed as part of the wider OOTW25 project, these stories will help audiences explore not only what happened, but why it mattered — and how one moment in space can shape the future of learning and discovery.
Every mission includes people, decisions, and discoveries worth looking at more closely.
Future Story Themes
As the project develops, Microhistories may explore themes such as:
- the story behind Canada’s first walk in space
- the installation and legacy of Canadarm2
- how science communication helps shape public understanding
- Canada’s path from STS-100 to Artemis II
- the people, teamwork, and preparation behind major missions
These stories will help audiences see how history is built not only from milestones, but from the details and decisions that make those milestones possible.
New stories are still being developed — and more are still to come.
Coming Soon
Microhistories are currently being developed as part of the Out of This World 25 project.
As new stories are released, this page will grow into a space for original features, short reflections, and deeper explorations of Canada’s story in space.
Explore the wider project while new stories are being prepared.
Explore More About OOTW25
Space History
Explore Canada’s journey in space.
Artemis II
Follow Canada’s next mission to the Moon.
StoryMaps
Explore Canada’s story through maps.
Students & Families
Discover games, stories, and activities.
Educators
Bring Canada’s story in space into class.
Partners
Meet the organizations behind OOTW25.
Small stories can open the door to bigger questions, deeper understanding, and new discoveries. Through Microhistories, Out of This World 25 will explore the people, moments, and ideas that shaped Canada’s journey in space. These stories connect the past to the future — one detail at a time.
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Sources & Image Credits
This page includes information from Canadian Space Agency resources. Many images are courtesy of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and are used with permission. Other visuals are licensed stock photography or approved website assets. Image credits are provided here collectively as part of the page design.
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