As the first Canadian woman in space, you might think Roberta Bondar has seen it all.

But receiving an honourary Doctor of Letters degree from Cape Breton University, in the same place as the first powered flight on Earth, was a special moment for Bondar.

"It inspires me because I see all the individuals that are involved in the education process. People who have come through CBU, for example, and they're infusing their curiosity and excitement and energy back into society," says Bondar.

Read more and watch the video recap from CTV Atlantic here.