Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk launched the Space Brain Hack, a new learning initiative for young Canadians in grades 6 to 12. We’re looking for students to come up with new and creative solutions to the challenges of future space exploration.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced today that Canada will contribute to the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) mission led by NASA.
On October 18, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement about Canada's contribution to an international Earth observation mission.
On October 20 and 21, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in Vancouver to talk about space exploration and his experience as an astronaut. He will also introduce a new initiative for youth.
NASA is assessing readiness for a September 27 launch attempt of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket as part of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. If confirmed, the Canadian Space Agency will host a special launch viewing event at its headquarters.
Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS), a new opportunity for post-secondary professors and students to engage in a real space mission. CUBICS challenges teams to develop projects that help advance scientific knowledge in areas such as climate change. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) plans to award a total of $3.4M in grants to up to 12 teams to design, build and launch an end-to-end CubeSat or develop a standalone scientific instrument or experiment.
On Saturday, September 3, NASA's Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is scheduled to launch for the first time, as part of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. There is a two-hour launch window for this second attempt.
On Monday, August 29, NASA's Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will launch for the first time, as part of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. This uncrewed test flight will mark the return to the Moon after almost 50 years and the beginning of a new era of lunar exploration.
On July 23, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak about his career and Canada's role in Moon exploration at the event "A Visit from Space," hosted by the City of Waterloo Museum.