| Canadian Space Agency | backgrounders
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is funding four new science experiments to be conducted on Earth in space-like conditions, starting in the winter 2015-2016. They were chosen for their relevance to health issues stemming from space travel, and for the benefits they offer for life on Earth.
| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
Four new Canadian studies in the field of space health research have received funding from the Government of Canada to reduce health risks for astronauts on long-term missions. These experiments will simulate space conditions on Earth to investigate the physiological and psychosocial adaptation to space.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On February 24, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with students from Edmonton, Alberta, for a Skype session live from Houston, Texas. During this activity, he will answer students' questions about living and working on the International Space Station and being an astronaut.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On February 24, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with students from Mississauga, Ontario, for a Skype session live from Houston, Texas. During this activity, he will answer students' questions about living and working on the International Space Station, being an astronaut as well as robotics.
| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
ASTRO-H, Japan's flagship space observatory, lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center today at 3:45 a.m. EST (12:45 a.m. PST) on a mission to explore mysterious phenomena in the universe in unprecedented detail. It is equipped with a Canadian laser measurement system, the Canadian ASTRO-H Metrology System (CAMS), provided by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On February 9 and 10, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will meet with Saskatoon elementary, high school and university students, as well as the public in various locations around the city. David will take the audience on the challenging yet inspirational journey that led him to becoming a Canadian astronaut. He will discuss his training and work, life on the International Space Station, Canadian robotics, and will share his insights on space exploration. Additionally, David will meet with several members of the space industry and academic partners for briefings on their projects and initiatives.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On February 8, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will connect live from Houston, Texas, with students from St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Aurora, Ontario. During this activity, which will inspire students and make them better aware of science and technology, he will speak about his journey as an astronaut and space exploration.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
ASTRO-H, Japan's flagship astronomy mission, is slated for launch on Friday, February 12, 2016, at 3:45 a.m. (EST) / 12:45 a.m. (PST) from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On February 1st, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will connect with students from Oakville Christian School in Oakville, Ontario. During a question and answer session via Skype live from Houston, Texas, he will speak about his astronaut journey and space exploration.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On February 1, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will connect with students from High Level Public School in High Level, Alberta. During a question and answer session via Skype live from Houston, he will speak about his astronaut journey and life in space.