Space exploration is a key pillar of Canada's future. It fuels economic growth, enhances our technological leadership, and ensures that Canada remains a strong and competitive player in the global economy. To this end, the Canadian Space Agency is advancing plans to ensure that current Canadarm3 investments deliver technology that positions Canada and its space industry for opportunities arising from the Artemis program.
On August 3rd, media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) John H. Chapman Space Centre to attend the live broadcast of a technical briefing about NASA’s Crew-13 mission featuring a panel of experts, followed by a news conference with the Crew-13 crewmembers, including CSA astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk.
On August 3, media representatives are invited to take part in media events at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston related to the agency's SpaceX Crew-13 mission. A panel of experts – including Mathieu Caron, Director of the Astronauts' Office at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) – will give an overview of the mission during a technical briefing. Also, the crewmembers, one of whom is CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk, will give a press conference.
In a few weeks, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will fly to the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission. Media wishing to cover events related to the launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida must make an accreditation request.
Today, the Government of Canada is recognizing Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen’s outstanding contribution to Canada’s space program.
Tomorrow at 12:10 am PT, MARMOTSat, a CubeSat designed and built by students at the University of Victoria, will launch into space aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17 rideshare mission. The satellite will then be deployed into a special orbit for consistent Earth observations.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced a $688 million contract to MDA Space Ltd. to build, test, and launch a replenishment satellite for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM).
On June 30, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce funding for space technology. The announcement will be made alongside industry representatives.
On June 25 at 2:00 pm ET, NASA will hold a technical briefing about an upcoming spacewalk to replace a wrist joint on Canadarm2. The spacewalk is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at 8:00 am ET.
For over 30 years, Canada’s RADARSAT satellites have been providing invaluable Earth observation data, delivering services Canadians rely on every day – from monitoring illegal fishing activities to assisting disaster relief efforts.
