As we plan for humanity's return to the Moon, there is great potential for Canadian entrepreneurs and scientists to advance lunar science and technology. Canadians will play an important role in the highly competitive and innovative global supply chain of the expanding new space economy.
As many countries prepare for humanity's return to the Moon, there is great potential for Canadian entrepreneurs and scientists to advance lunar science and technology, and be part of the highly competitive global supply chain to the Moon.
From July 26 to 30, 2021, 52 young Canadians from across the country will virtually join astronauts, engineers and scientists from the Canadian Space Agency for an exciting week of space training.
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce new lunar projects and discuss progress made in relation to Canada’s Space Strategy.
On May 19, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will speak to students from Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School in Baker Lake. This school won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. Joshua Kutryk will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions.
On Tuesday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m. ET, NASA will hold a virtual briefing about the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful and complex space telescope ever built.
On May 6, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Weledeh Catholic School and students in the Inuvik Robotics and Engineering Club. These organizations won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. Jeremy Hansen will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions.
Farmers across Canada are already hard at work planning this year's crops, with a little help from outer space. Information from satellites is used by farmers to maximize the use of their lands and produce healthier food more efficiently and sustainably.
On March 31, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will speak to students from Quispamsis Middle School. The school won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. David Saint-Jacques will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions.