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A New Canadian Astronaut Visits Pavilion Lake

Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Jeremy Hansen

This year at Pavilion Lake, I have been introduced to fascinating microbialite structures, seemingly created by simple life forms over thousands of years.  The rare occasion to witness these, during a scuba dive, with my own eyes was a privilege.  I have also been impressed by the quality, professionalism and motivation of the individuals dedicated to the Pavilion Lake Research Project as they search for knowledge that answers questions about the beginning of life on earth.  This challenging and fundamental science can lead to discoveries we haven’t even contemplated.

The Pavilion Lake Research Project is demonstrating the incredible advancement of science possible when great minds share a common goal and it is providing an elegant example of the combination of field science and challenging operations that will be required in our continued quest for knowledge on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

- Jeremy

Jeremy (right) with Dave Williams (left) on the deck overlooking Pavilion Lake

Jeremy (left) with Dave Williams (right) on the deck overlooking Pavilion Lake