Jameel Janjua: The Canadian Flying Tourists to Space
June 12, 2024 | Canada
Jameel Janjua grew up watching air shows outside of Calgary, then became a fighter pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces. He’s now the first Canadian to pilot a commercial space flight for Virgin Galactic. He spoke to The National’s Ian Hanomansing about his journey in the skies and why space tourism goes beyond the rich.
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