| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the Government of Canada’s intent to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch an additional satellite for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM).
| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
Earlier this week, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell announced that the Government of Canada will invest a total of €407.71 million (representing approximately CAD$664.6 million) in European Space Agency (ESA) programs. This figure includes the CAD$528 million previously announced.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On Monday, December 1, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to hundreds of students across Canada about the Artemis II mission, where he will make history by becoming the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.
| Canadian Space Agency | statements
As the only non-European member of ESA, Canada is grateful for the visionary leadership that paved the way for where we are today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has underscored Europe as a strategic partner, not only in advancing cooperation in space, but also across a broad spectrum of mutually beneficial domains, from climate resilience and security to innovation and economic growth.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On November 26–27, Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will join government ministers and senior officials from the European Space Agency (ESA) and participate in the Council meeting at Ministerial level (CM25) in Bremen, Germany.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On November 26, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, member of the Artemis II crew, will be in Toronto for the launch of an e-book entitled The Explorers Club: To The Moon! This CSA initiative aims to spark children’s curiosity about space, while fostering learning and a love of reading.
| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
Science and research drive innovation and strengthen Canada’s global competitiveness. For decades, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has championed scientific excellence through groundbreaking research conducted both in space and on Earth. The microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) accelerates medical conditions commonly seen in aging and inactive populations. What could take 10 to 20 years to study on Earth can be observed in as little as six months in space.
| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
Today, at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the historic announcement that Canada will increase its investment to European Space Agency (ESA) programs by $528.5 million. This investment represents a tenfold increase compared to previous contributions and is set to advance research and development of Canadian-made space technologies for both civilian and defence purposes.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
Media wishing to cover the events associated with the launch of the historic Artemis II mission at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, must make an accreditation request. Media must be accredited in order to attend pre-launch events and the launch itself. This will be the only opportunity to submit an accreditation request.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On November 18, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will make an announcement that will highlight the strength and growth of Canada's space sector and reinforce Canada's commitment to strengthening and diversifying its international partnerships.
