{"feed":{"entry":[{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/12/a-canadian-astronaut-will-fly-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that the Canadian Space Agency and NASA have signed the Gateway Treaty, a historic agreement that confirms Canada's participation in the next major international collaboration in space exploration, the planned Lunar Gateway space station.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:17:16-05:00","title":"A Canadian astronaut will fly to the Moon "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/12/minister-bains-to-make-a-major-announcement-on-the-future-of-canadian-space-exploration.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make a major announcement related to Canada’s future in space exploration.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Minister Bains to make a major announcement on the future of Canadian space exploration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/12/junior-astronauts-lennox-island-winner-in-prince-edward-island.html","teaser":"On December 9, 2020, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from John J. Sark Memorial School on Lennox Island. These young people 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.","publishedDate":"2020-12-08T09:36:44-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Lennox Island winner in Prince Edward Island "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/12/junior-astronauts-murdochville-and-la-sarre-winners-in-quebec.html","teaser":"On December 2, 2020, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will speak to students from Prospecteurs school in Murdochville and young people who go to La Sarre youth organization. The school and youth organization 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.","publishedDate":"2020-12-01T10:05:05-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Murdochville and La Sarre winners in Quebec "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/11/space-in-service-of-earth-two-potential-solutions-for-agriculture.html","teaser":"On Thursday, November 26, during the Grand colloque Agtech du Québec, Matthew Bamsey and Guy Aubé, two experts from the Canadian Space Agency, will talk about how space exploration research and satellite data help improve agricultural practices.","publishedDate":"2020-11-25T09:09:40-05:00","title":"Space in service of Earth: two potential solutions for agriculture "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/11/investing-in-canadian-companies-to-harness-space-data-and-solve-challenges-on-earth0.html","teaser":"The unique data collected by satellites is rapidly becoming the raw material of the digital age. When combined with artificial intelligence and powerful computing, space data promises to unlock the potential for a multitude of new cutting-edge applications to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges on Earth. ","publishedDate":"2020-11-24T09:05:18-05:00","title":"Investing in Canadian companies to harness space data and solve challenges on Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/11/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-rovers.html","teaser":"Engineers from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will be available today to answer any questions that the public might have about the CSA's rovers.","publishedDate":"2020-11-05T09:22:25-05:00","title":"Everything you always wanted to know about rovers! "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/10/two-canadian-technologies-are-going-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is helping prepare Canada’s space industry for future missions to the Moon. The CSA is awarding $3.3 million in contributions to support the demonstration of two lunar technology payloads and their launch to the Moon.","publishedDate":"2020-10-29T09:49:36-04:00","title":"Two Canadian technologies are going to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/10/canadian-space-agency-celebrates-satellites-during-world-space-week.html","teaser":"For World Space Week 2020, Canadian Space Agency engineer Taryn Tomlinson will talk to young Canadians about the important role that satellites play in our lives, particularly in protecting the environment.","publishedDate":"2020-10-06T07:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency celebrates satellites during World Space Week "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/07/launch-of-nasas-mars-2020-mission.html","teaser":"The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is scheduled for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on July 30 at 7:50 a.m. ET. Canada is taking part in this next exciting chapter of Mars exploration. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is funding Dr. Chris Herd, professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta, who is participating as a scientist on the Mars 2020 mission.","publishedDate":"2020-07-28T09:30:00-04:00","title":"Launch of NASA's Mars 2020 mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/06/building-the-next-canadarm.html","teaser":"Canada is taking another important step forward in its participation in the next chapter of Moon exploration. Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada intends to enter into a contract with Brampton-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc. (MDA) to build Canadarm3.","publishedDate":"2020-06-26T14:13:03-04:00","title":"Building the next Canadarm"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/02/canada-reaches-for-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada supports businesses from Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec to join in the next chapter of lunar exploration ","publishedDate":"2020-02-25T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Canada reaches for the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/02/to-stay-at-the-cutting-edge-of-earth-observation-canada-is-seeking-ideas-from-industry.html","teaser":"Now that the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) is observing Earth from space, the Government of Canada is looking at options for its successor. The future solution will ensure Canadians continue to benefit from the important services enabled by high-quality Earth observation data.","publishedDate":"2020-02-07T10:39:36-05:00","title":"To stay at the cutting edge of Earth observation, Canada is seeking ideas from industry"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/02/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-canadian-space-agency-recruiting-junior-astronauts-across-canada.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is taking part in a number of activities on February 9 and 11 as part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Junior Astronauts campaign will be in the spotlight.","publishedDate":"2020-02-07T07:34:24-05:00","title":"International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Canadian Space Agency recruiting junior astronauts across Canada! "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/02/astronaut-jeremy-hansen-talks-about-space-with-students-in-ottawa.html","teaser":"On February 6, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will share his experience as an astronaut with 150 students gathered at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He will also encourage them to find out what it takes to become an astronaut by participating in the CSA's Junior Astronauts campaign.","publishedDate":"2020-02-05T16:05:00-05:00","title":"Astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks about space with students in Ottawa"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/01/jeremy-hansen-shares-his-passion-for-space-in-a-mohawk-school.html","teaser":"Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be visiting Quinte Mohawk School to encourage more than 230 primary school students to get interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). He will take the opportunity to recruit new junior astronauts. ","publishedDate":"2020-01-28T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Jeremy Hansen shares his passion for space in a Mohawk school"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/01/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-talk-health-and-innovation-at-the-medteq-innovation-summit.html","teaser":"Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will give a presentation during the MEDTEQ Innovation Summit.","publishedDate":"2020-01-14T09:58:04-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques to talk health and innovation at the MEDTEQ Innovation Summit"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/01/what-do-astronauts-and-the-grand-defi-pierre-lavoie-have-in-common-healthy-habits-and-space.html","teaser":"Tomorrow, January 14, 2020; Canadian Space Agency astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Joshua Kutryk will help unveil the new space-themed Véhicube, which is part of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie's School Tour.","publishedDate":"2020-01-13T07:00:00-05:00","title":"What do astronauts and the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie have in common? Healthy habits and… space!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/01/canadas-newest-astronauts-complete-basic-training.html","teaser":"Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and Joshua Kutryk celebrated the end of their basic training, along with their NASA classmates, during a ceremony at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Their class was the first to be supervised by a Canadian astronaut, Jeremy Hansen.","publishedDate":"2020-01-10T10:30:00-05:00","title":"Canada's newest astronauts complete basic training"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/12/two-canadian-astronauts-to-graduate-with-their-nasa-astronaut-class.html","teaser":"On January 10, 2020, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and Joshua Kutryk will graduate from NASA's astronaut basic training during a ceremony at Johnson Space Center in Houston.","publishedDate":"2019-12-19T08:19:15-05:00","title":"Two Canadian astronauts to graduate with their NASA astronaut class"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/12/canadian-technology-plays-critical-role-in-the-selection-of-final-sample-site-on-asteroid-bennu.html","teaser":"Today, after a year spent studying asteroid Bennu, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission team will reveal the final sample collection site. ","publishedDate":"2019-12-12T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Canadian technology plays critical role in the selection of final sample site on asteroid Bennu"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/12/students-from-the-north-canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-sidey-gibbons-wants-you-to-become-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"On December 11, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons will give a virtual presentation to more than 130 students and their teachers. She will encourage them to participate in the Junior Astronauts campaign. She will also talk about her experience during the CSA's astronaut recruitment campaign and about the training she received afterwards.","publishedDate":"2019-12-10T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Students from the North: Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons wants you to become junior astronauts   "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/12/media-briefing-on-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"On December 4, 2019, Jamie Sevigny, project management engineer at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will present the Junior Astronauts campaign to the media and answer their questions during a virtual conference.","publishedDate":"2019-12-03T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Media briefing on Junior Astronauts"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-seeks-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"On November 27, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will give a virtual presentation to 350 students and their teachers. He will encourage them to participate in the Junior Astronauts campaign while talking about his job as an astronaut.","publishedDate":"2019-11-26T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk seeks junior astronauts!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-shares-his-space-mission-with-young-inuit.html","teaser":"On November 22, 2019, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will speak to 50 Inuit students at Nunavut Sivuniksavut. ","publishedDate":"2019-11-22T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques shares his space mission with young Inuit"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/the-canadian-space-agency-is-looking-for-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"On November 21, as part of the Junior Astronauts campaign, Danielle Cormier, Mission Controller at the Canadian Space Agency Robotics Mission Control Centre, will challenge some 230 young Canadians to discover what it takes to become an astronaut. She will also talk about the wide range of career opportunities in the space sector and answer students' questions.","publishedDate":"2019-11-20T07:00:00-05:00","title":"The Canadian Space Agency is looking for Junior Astronauts"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-span-langfrdavid-saint-jacquesspan-in-ottawa.html","teaser":"On November 21, 2019, almost a year after he launched to space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will be back in Ottawa, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.","publishedDate":"2019-11-19T09:29:16-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques in Ottawa"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-sidey-gibbons-encourages-young-people-to-become-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"On November 14, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons will give a virtual presentation to almost 500 students and their teachers, during which she will encourage them to participate in the Junior Astronauts campaign. She will also talk about her experience during the CSA's astronaut recruitment campaign and about the training she received afterwards.","publishedDate":"2019-11-14T11:14:45-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons encourages young people to become junior astronauts!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/the-canadian-space-agency-is-recruiting-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency's Junior Astronauts campaign is in full swing! Introduced for the 2019–2020 school year, the campaign allows young Canadians in grades 6 to 9 to put their knowledge and skills to the test – and to discover what it takes to become an astronaut.","publishedDate":"2019-11-12T11:33:03-05:00","title":"The Canadian Space Agency is recruiting junior astronauts!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/11/junior-astronauts-wanted.html","teaser":"On November 6, Miriam Micael, Project Management Engineer at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will invite nearly 190 students and their teachers to participate in the Junior Astronauts campaign, during a virtual conference.","publishedDate":"2019-11-05T13:33:32-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts Wanted"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/10/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-sidey-gibbons-recruiting-junior-astronauts.html","teaser":"On November 1, 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons will be in Alberta to invite youth and educators to participate in the CSA's Junior Astronauts campaign.","publishedDate":"2019-10-31T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons recruiting junior astronauts!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/07/canadian-imaging-technology-takes-key-role-in-science-satellite-mission.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency and the University of Calgary, along with other partners, announced that they will develop Canada's contribution to the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission. The mission is a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to study space weather, the phenomenon that causes the northern lights but can also cause disruptions and damage to technology.","publishedDate":"2019-07-22T12:47:18-04:00","title":"Canadian imaging technology takes key role in science satellite mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/07/apollo-50-celebrating-moon-exploration-across-canada.html","teaser":"On July 20, 2019, 50 years after the first historic steps on the Moon, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts David Saint-Jacques (at the Montreal Science Centre) and Robert Thirsk (at the Ontario Science Centre) will connect by video link to discuss the proud history and unfolding future of human space exploration. The discussion between David Saint-Jacques and Robert Thirsk will be broadcast at four other events in Canada, each hosted by a CSA astronaut. ","publishedDate":"2019-07-17T08:00:00-04:00","title":"Apollo 50: Celebrating Moon exploration across Canada!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/07/canada-welcomes-david-saint-jacques-back-home.html","teaser":"Today the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, was at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters to welcome Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his first visit since returning to Earth.","publishedDate":"2019-07-10T14:52:12-04:00","title":"Canada welcomes David Saint-Jacques back home"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/07/welcome-back-to-canada-david-saint-jacques.html","teaser":"On July 10, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will welcome Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques back to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).","publishedDate":"2019-07-08T11:44:07-04:00","title":"Welcome back to Canada, David Saint-Jacques! Canadian astronaut greeted at the Canadian Space Agency"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/david-saint-jacques-first-press-conference-since-his-return-to-earth.html","teaser":"On June 28, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will answer questions from the media during a virtual conference, from Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He will be accompanied by Dr. Raffi Kuyumjian, CSA flight surgeon and Natalie Hirsch, CSA exercise and nutrition specialist.","publishedDate":"2019-06-27T10:00:00-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques' first press conference since his return to Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-returns-home-to-earth.html","teaser":"After 204 days aboard the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques returned to Earth with his crewmates, NASA astronaut Anne McClain and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko. ","publishedDate":"2019-06-24T23:43:31-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns home to Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/canadian-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-return-to-earth.html","teaser":"After being in orbit since December 3, 2018, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will leave the International Space Station to return to Earth on June 24.","publishedDate":"2019-06-20T07:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques to return to Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/david-saint-jacques-live-from-space-last-opportunity-for-the-media.html","teaser":"On June 19, 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will participate in his last press conference in orbit before returning to Earth on June 24. He will be available to answer questions from media representatives.","publishedDate":"2019-06-17T07:00:00-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques live from space last opportunity for the media"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/cybersecurity-from-space-the-government-of-canada-invests-in-quantum-technology.html","teaser":"Our digital economy depends on keeping data safe from hackers. Cybersecurity is a priority for the Government of Canada. The Canadian Space Agency's Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) mission will test quantum technology that protects communications in space.","publishedDate":"2019-06-14T11:14:52-04:00","title":"Cybersecurity from space: the Government of Canada invests in quantum technology"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/canadas-next-generation-radarsat-satellite-constellation-successfully-launches-to-space.html","teaser":"Canada's RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) was launched successfully into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.","publishedDate":"2019-06-12T11:41:18-04:00","title":"Canada's next-generation RADARSAT satellite constellation successfully launches to space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/launch-of-the-radarsat-constellation-mission.html","teaser":"The RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM), one of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA's) flagship projects, is set to launch on June 12 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.","publishedDate":"2019-06-10T12:46:51-04:00","title":"Launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/csa-experts-to-give-briefing-on-the-upcoming-canadian-radarsat-satellite-constellation.html","teaser":"On June 4, 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) experts Steve Iris and Magdalena Wierus will answer questions from the media about the RADARSAT Constellation Mission during a virtual technical briefing.","publishedDate":"2019-05-29T10:49:55-04:00","title":"CSA experts to give briefing on the upcoming Canadian RADARSAT satellite constellation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-answers-questions-from-the-umiujaq-community-in-northern-quebec.html","teaser":"On May 31, 2019, live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint Jacques will answer the questions of young people from the village where he practised medicine before becoming an astronaut as well as students and staff of Kiluutaq School. David Saint-Jacques' wife, Dr. Véronique Morin, who also works in that region, will give a presentation on certain aspects of the space mission.","publishedDate":"2019-05-28T13:58:36-04:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers questions from the Umiujaq community, in northern Quebec"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-students-in-yellowknife-and-saskatoon.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program, on May 27, 2019, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with elementary and secondary school students and answer their questions live from the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-05-24T14:38:58-04:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and students in Yellowknife and Saskatoon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-participates-in-c2-montreal-live-from-space.html","teaser":"On May 24, during C2 Montréal 2019, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who is on the International Space Station, will have a live conversation with Dr. Dave Williams, Canadian astronaut; and Shagun Maheshwari, a young ace in artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the medical field.","publishedDate":"2019-05-23T12:24:32-04:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques participates in C2 Montréal live from space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/david-saint-jacques-to-announce-the-winners-of-little-inventors--inventions-for-space.html","teaser":"On May 15, 2019, during the Canada-Wide Science Fair, astronaut David Saint-Jacques, live from space, will announce the big winners of the Little Inventors: Inventions for Space contest. He will also take some time to talk to the winners and the Science Fair finalists.","publishedDate":"2019-05-13T09:11:07-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques to announce the winners of Little Inventors – Inventions for Space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-yellowknife-students.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency  astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with Yellowknife students from Mildred Hall School and answer their questions on May 3, live from the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-05-03T07:00:00-04:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and Yellowknife students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/david-saint-jacques-to-use-canadarm2-for-dragon-cargo-vehicle-capture.html","teaser":"Tomorrow, SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship will head to the International Space Station (ISS) after blasting off from Cape Canaveral aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Later this week, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will use Canadarm2 to perform a \"cosmic catch.\"","publishedDate":"2019-05-02T11:32:32-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques to use Canadarm2 for Dragon cargo vehicle capture"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/05/david-saint-jacques-to-speak-with-students-from-the-school-that-won-the-bring-space-to-your-school-contest.html","teaser":"Live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will talk to over 700 students, teachers and members of East Three School (elementary and secondary) in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, winner of the Bring space to your school contest.","publishedDate":"2019-05-02T07:00:00-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques to speak with students from the school that won the \"Bring space to your school\" contest"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-explores-earth-with-students-in-prince-edward-island.html","teaser":"To mark Earth Day, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will answer the questions of students from Stonepark Intermediate School, the winner of a contest held in connection with the Exploring Earth activity.","publishedDate":"2019-04-24T13:53:31-04:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques explores Earth with students in Prince Edward Island"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/new-attempt-amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-quebec-city-students.html","teaser":"As a result of yesterday's contact failure of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint Jacques will connect with students from Saint-Sacrement International School on April 18, 2019 and answer their questions live from the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-04-18T11:19:48-04:00","title":"New attempt: Amateur radio contact between David Saint Jacques and Quebec City students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/canadian-students-talk-science-with-david-saint-jacques.html","teaser":"Today, a few months after inviting young Canadians to participate in the Living Space project, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques connected from the International Space Station (ISS) with a group of participating students at École Champs Vallée School to hear about their experience in science and coding.","publishedDate":"2019-04-17T12:02:50-04:00","title":"Canadian students talk science with David Saint-Jacques"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/canadarm2-to-capture-cygnus-resupply-ship-loaded-with-canadian-cargo.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, April 17, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus resupply ship will launch on a cargo resupply mission heading to the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-04-16T16:50:21-04:00","title":"Canadarm2 to capture Cygnus resupply ship loaded with Canadian cargo"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-quebec-city-students.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program, on April 17, 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint Jacques will connect with students from Saint-Sacrement International School and answer their questions live from the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-04-16T13:48:57-04:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and Quebec City students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/opportunity-to-witness-the-launch-of-the-radarsat-constellation-mission-in-california.html","teaser":"The satellites of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) are scheduled to launch into space at the end of May or early June 2019, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.","publishedDate":"2019-04-16T13:32:00-04:00","title":"Opportunity to witness the launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission in California"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/david-saint-jacques-to-talk-science-with-canadian-students.html","teaser":"On April 17, live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with more than 700 students who are participating in the Living Space project at École Champs Vallée School. Students will present their experience in science and coding and then have the opportunity to ask David questions.","publishedDate":"2019-04-12T12:01:49-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques to talk science with Canadian students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-students-from-manitoba.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with Grade 9 students and answer their questions on April 10, 2019, live from the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2019-04-09T16:16:55-04:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and students from Manitoba"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/canadian-science-equipment-flying-to-theinternational-space-station-technical-briefing.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, April 10, during NASA's technical briefing, Dr. Richard L. Hughson will discuss Vascular Aging, a Canadian experiment that will examine cardiovascular health on the International Space Station (ISS). Equipment for this Canadian study will be on board Northrop Grumman's Cygnus resupply ship, scheduled to launch to the ISS on April 17.","publishedDate":"2019-04-09T13:28:40-04:00","title":"Canadian science equipment flying to the International Space Station: technical briefing"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/post-spacewalk-press-conference-with-david-saint-jacques.html","teaser":"On April 10, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will be available to take questions from the media about his recent spacewalk and the first part of his mission.","publishedDate":"2019-04-09T07:00:00-04:00","title":"Post Spacewalk Press conference with David Saint-Jacques"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-successfully-completes-spacewalk.html","teaser":"Accompanied by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques successfully completed a six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk on the exterior of the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-04-08T17:05:22-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques successfully completes spacewalk !"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-a-scout-group-from-ontario.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program, on April 6, 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint Jacques will connect with a group of scouts from Burlington, Ontario, and answer their questions live from the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2019-04-05T11:58:54-04:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and a scout group from Ontario"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/first-spacewalk-of-canadian-astronaut-david-saint-jacques.html","teaser":"On April 8, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will conduct a spacewalk. This will be the first time in 12 years that a CSA astronaut is going on a spacewalk.","publishedDate":"2019-04-04T16:20:01-04:00","title":"First spacewalk of Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/canadian-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-address-young-robotics-enthusiasts-at-robotics-first-quebec-festival.html","teaser":"Tomorrow, live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will address youth participating in Robotics FIRST Québec Festival (French only website) at the Centre de foires de Québec.","publishedDate":"2019-04-04T10:40:02-04:00","title":"Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques to address young robotics enthusiasts at Robotics FIRST Québec Festival"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/04/david-saint-jacques-spacewalk-technical-briefing.html","teaser":"On Tuesday, April 2, NASA experts will give a technical briefing on the next spacewalk at the International Space Station, scheduled for April 8.","publishedDate":"2019-04-01T14:07:44-04:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques' spacewalk: technical briefing"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/03/open-data-over-36000-historical-radarsat-1-satellite-images-of-the-earth-now-available-to-the-public.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency and the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation are making RADARSAT-1 synthetic aperture radar images of Earth available to researchers, industry and the public at no cost. The 36,500 images are available through the Government of Canada's Earth Observation Data Management System.","publishedDate":"2019-04-01T07:00:00-04:00","title":"Open data: over 36,000 historical RADARSAT-1 satellite images of the Earth now available to the public"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/03/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-students-from-northern-quebec.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with students from Ulluriaq School and answer their questions on March 28, live from the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2019-03-27T15:59:30-04:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and students from northern Quebec"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/03/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-answers-questions-from-social-media-personalities.html","teaser":"On March 25, live from space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will answer questions from social media personalities and people who follow the CSA on social media.","publishedDate":"2019-03-22T13:33:19-04:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers questions from social media personalities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/03/launching-canadas-space-strategy.html","teaser":"Government releases plan for future space exploration, space science and jobs.","publishedDate":"2019-03-06T16:31:30-05:00","title":"Launching Canada's Space Strategy"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/03/canadas-way-forward-in-space.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, March 6, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will unveil Canada’s Space Strategy.","publishedDate":"2019-03-05T17:23:31-05:00","title":"Canada's Way Forward in Space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/03/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-encourage-halifax-students-to-explore-science-and-technology.html","teaser":"Live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will speak with students gathered at Dalhousie University. CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk will take part in the live exchange and give a brief presentation on astronaut training.","publishedDate":"2019-03-01T10:05:40-05:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques to encourage Halifax students to explore science and technology"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/02/amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-lloydminster-students.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with Lloydminster students and answer their questions on February 13, live from the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2019-02-13T10:46:28-05:00","title":"Amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and Lloydminster students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/02/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-talk-to-young-quebecers-during-we-day-montreal.html","teaser":"On February 11, during WE Day Montreal, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will share his perspective of Earth from space, live from the International Space Station. He will also talk about what he is doing to improve our quality of life on Earth through science experiments that he is conducting in orbit, after which time he will answer questions from the audience.","publishedDate":"2019-02-08T09:23:08-05:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques to talk to young Quebecers during WE Day Montreal"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/02/live-from-space-david-saint-jacques-participates-in-the-unveiling-of-new-exhibition.html","teaser":"Today, in a space-to-Earth connection, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques joined former astronaut Robert Thirsk and Peter Schiefke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth) for the official opening of Health in Space: Daring to Explore, a new permanent exhibition at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.  ","publishedDate":"2019-02-07T16:03:44-05:00","title":"Live from space: David Saint-Jacques participates in the unveiling of new exhibition"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/02/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-participates-in-the-unveiling-of-new-exhibition.html","teaser":"During a live appearance from space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will join Peter Schiefke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth); and former CSA astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk to launch a new exhibition on space and health at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.","publishedDate":"2019-02-05T10:48:42-05:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques participates in the unveiling of new exhibition!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/david-saint-jacques-launches-a-challenge-for-young-canadians-to-code-for-space.html","teaser":"Tomorrow, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques, during a space-to-Earth connection with his colleague Joshua Kutryk, will launch the Astro Pi challenge for young Canadians.","publishedDate":"2019-01-30T09:05:11-05:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques launches a challenge for young Canadians to code for space!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/experts-to-discuss-the-osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-return-mission.html","teaser":"On January 25, 2019, a ROM Connects event will be held at the Royal Ontario Museum: Dan Riskin, former co-host of \"Daily Planet,\" the Discovery Channel's flagship science series, will moderate a panel of experts who will provide the latest updates on the OSIRIS-REx mission.","publishedDate":"2019-01-24T14:22:16-05:00","title":"Experts to discuss the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/first-amateur-radio-contact-between-david-saint-jacques-and-ottawa-students.html","teaser":"As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will connect with Ottawa students and answer their questions on January 23, live from the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2019-01-23T10:08:23-05:00","title":"First amateur radio contact between David Saint-Jacques and Ottawa students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/david-saint-jacques-dare-to-explore-earth.html","teaser":"While in space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is using his vantage point from aboard the International Space Station to explore Earth. He is observing our planet to better understand its geological, environmental and ecological systems.","publishedDate":"2019-01-22T12:00:10-05:00","title":"David Saint-Jacques: Dare to explore... Earth!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-explore-earth-from-space.html","teaser":"During a live appearance from space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will launch an interactive Web-based activity using pictures taken from space.","publishedDate":"2019-01-18T10:45:20-05:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques to explore Earth from space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-talks-with-saskatchewan-students-from-orbit.html","teaser":"The University of Saskatchewan's student-run event Spectrum 2019 opened this morning with a special appearance from Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques – from space! More than 300 participants, including 200 grade 6–9 students from schools across Saskatchewan, had the unique opportunity to interact with Saint-Jacques, who is living and working aboard the International Space Station until June 2019.","publishedDate":"2019-01-10T10:25:05-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques talks with Saskatchewan students from orbit"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/01/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-opens-student-exposition-spectrum-from-space.html","teaser":"On January 10, 2019, live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will open Spectrum, a science exposition organized by the University of Saskatchewan, and will answer students' questions.","publishedDate":"2019-01-08T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques opens student exposition Spectrum from space!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/01/developing-innovative-food-production-technologies-with-the-deep-space-food-challenge.html","teaser":"Today, the Canadian Space Agency announced the Deep Space Food Challenge in Canada, a competition to develop innovative ways of producing food for astronauts on space missions to the Moon and Mars, while expanding opportunities for food production on Earth.","publishedDate":"2021-01-12T11:09:42-05:00","title":"Developing innovative food production technologies with the Deep Space Food Challenge "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/01/data-from-space-could-help-protect-the-endangered-north-atlantic-right-whale.html","teaser":"Government of Canada awards $5.3 million to five Canadian companies to advance innovative solutions","publishedDate":"2021-01-26T16:04:17-05:00","title":"Data from space could help protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/02/junior-astronauts-bay-de-verde-and-pasadena-winners-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html","teaser":"On February 8, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Tricon Elementary School, Pasadena Elementary School and Pasadena Academy High School. These schools 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.","publishedDate":"2021-02-08T09:22:27-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Bay de Verde and Pasadena winners in Newfoundland and Labrador"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/02/landing-of-the-mars-2020-perseverance-rover-canadian-scientists-and-engineers-available-for-interviews.html","teaser":"Launched in July 2020, Perseverance, NASA's Mars 2020 rover, will land in Jezero Crater on February 18. For the first time, samples of rock and soil collected on Mars will be sealed and stored for possible return to Earth.","publishedDate":"2021-02-16T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Landing of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover: Canadian scientists and engineers available for interviews"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/02/junior-astronauts-winnipeg-and-beausejour-winners-in-manitoba.html","teaser":"On February 24, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will speak to students from Christ the King School and Edward Schreyer School. These schools 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.","publishedDate":"2021-02-23T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Winnipeg and Beausejour winners in Manitoba"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/02/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-participate-in-nasa-webinar-on-the-deep-space-food-challenge.html","teaser":"On March 2, 2021, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will participate in a webinar about the Deep Space Food Challenge along with experts from NASA and the CSA. They will discuss the evolution of space food technologies and answer questions.","publishedDate":"2021-03-01T08:00:00-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to participate in NASA webinar on the Deep Space Food Challenge"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/03/junior-astronauts-komoka-and-sault-ste-marie-winners-in-ontario.html","teaser":"On March 8, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Parkview Public School in Komoka and St. Mary's French Immersion School in Sault Ste. Marie. These schools 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.","publishedDate":"2021-03-05T08:00:00-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Komoka and Sault Ste. Marie winners in Ontario"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/03/junior-astronauts-kindersley-and-regina-winners-in-saskatchewan.html","teaser":"On March 9, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Elizabeth Middle School in Kindersley and to those who have been selected by the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina.","publishedDate":"2021-03-08T08:00:00-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Kindersley and Regina winners in Saskatchewan"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/03/junior-astronauts-spruce-grove-and-lethbridge-winners-in-alberta.html","teaser":"On March 11, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will speak to students from Prescott Learning Centre in Spruce Grove and Immanuel Christian School in Lethbridge. These schools won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign.","publishedDate":"2021-03-10T10:00:00-05:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Spruce Grove and Lethbridge winners in Alberta"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/03/junior-astronauts-quispamsis-winner-in-new-brunswick.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-03-30T08:00:00-04:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Quispamsis winner in New Brunswick"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/03/james-webb-space-telescope-scientists-in-canada-will-be-among-the-first-to-peer-into-the-universe-with-this-telescope.html","teaser":"The most complex and powerful space telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope, is set to launch this fall. NASA announced today that 286 proposals were selected for observation time during Webb's first year of operations.","publishedDate":"2021-03-30T12:37:46-04:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope: Scientists in Canada will be among the first to peer into the universe with this telescope"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/04/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-shares-his-passionwith-students-from-the-yukon-and-northern-bc.html","teaser":"On April 9, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will speak to students from the Yukon and Northern B.C.","publishedDate":"2021-04-08T10:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares his passion with students from the Yukon and Northern B.C."},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-how-space-helps-agriculture.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-05-04T08:00:00-04:00","title":"Everything you always wanted to know about how space helps agriculture"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/junior-astronauts-yellowknife-and-inuvik-winners-in-the-northwest-territories.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-05-05T10:00:00-04:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Yellowknife and Inuvik winners in the Northwest Territories"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/james-webb-space-telescope-nasa-to-hold-pre-launch-virtual-briefing.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-05-07T16:20:55-04:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope: NASA to hold pre-launch virtual briefing"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/junior-astronauts-baker-lake-winner-in-nunavut.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-05-18T09:00:16-04:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Baker Lake winner in Nunavut"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/minister-champagne-to-announce-funding-for-moon-exploration.html","teaser":"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. ","publishedDate":"2021-05-25T08:17:18-04:00","title":"Minister Champagne to announce funding for Moon exploration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/52-junior-astronaut-camp-winners-to-train-with-astronauts-and-experts.html","teaser":"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. ","publishedDate":"2021-05-25T10:00:00-04:00","title":"52 Junior Astronaut Camp winners to train with astronauts and experts"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/backgrounder---canada-moves-forward-with-plans-to-explore-the-moon.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-05-26T13:18:28-04:00","title":"Canada moves forward with plans to explore the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/canada-moves-forward-with-plans-to-explore-the-moon.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2021-05-26T13:18:17-04:00","title":"Canada moves forward with plans to explore the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/05/james-webb-space-telescope-european-space-agency-to-hold-briefing-for-media.html","teaser":"On Tuesday, June 1, at 9:00 a.m. ET, the European Space Agency will hold a virtual briefing on the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful and complex space telescope ever built. ","publishedDate":"2021-05-28T09:00:24-04:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope: European Space Agency to hold briefing for media"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/06/canadarm3-one-step-closer-to-the-lunar-gateway.html","teaser":"Canada is paving the way for its participation in humanity's return to the Moon. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada's intent to enter into a contract with Brampton-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) to design, manufacture, test, and deliver robotics interfaces that will allow Canadarm3 to operate on the Lunar Gateway.","publishedDate":"2021-06-02T08:59:47-04:00","title":"Canadarm3 one step closer to the Lunar Gateway"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/06/junior-astronauts-membertou-and-eskasoni-winners-in-nova-scotia.html","teaser":"On June 10, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom School in Membertou and Eskasoni Elementary & Middle School. These schools 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.","publishedDate":"2021-06-09T07:00:00-04:00","title":"Junior Astronauts: Membertou and Eskasoni winners in Nova Scotia"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/07/and-its-on-the-canadian-space-agency-welcomes-junior-astronaut-camp-participants.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA's) Junior Astronaut Camp starts today! Between now and Friday, 52 young people from across Canada will virtually join astronauts, engineers and scientists from the CSA for an exciting week of space training.","publishedDate":"2021-07-26T08:00:00-04:00","title":"And it's on! The Canadian Space Agency welcomes Junior Astronaut Camp participants"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/08/canadian-firm-developing-immersive-virtual-reality-camera-systems-for-space-exploration.html","teaser":"Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology has transformed the entertainment industry and now has the potential to become a game-changer on how we experience space exploration. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Montreal's Felix & Paul Studios is receiving a contribution worth $482,607 from the Canadian Space Agency to further develop VR camera technology that could capture and transmit high-quality footage from future international missions to the Moon and other deep-space destinations. ","publishedDate":"2021-08-12T08:56:19-04:00","title":"Canadian firm developing immersive virtual reality camera systems for space exploration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/10/invitation-to-james-webb-space-telescope-launch-in-baltimore-and-french-guiana.html","teaser":"The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space telescope ever built, is targeted to launch on December 18, 2021 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Media are invited to register their interest to attend the launch.","publishedDate":"2021-10-08T15:51:43-04:00","title":"Invitation to James Webb Space Telescope launch in Baltimore and French Guiana"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/11/canadas-role-in-the-james-webb-space-telescope-technical-briefing.html","teaser":"On November 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Canadian Space Agency will hold a virtual technical briefing about Canada's role in the James Webb Space Telescope, the most important space observatory of the next decade.","publishedDate":"2021-11-15T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Canada's role in the James Webb Space Telescope Technical briefing"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/11/astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-visit-new-exhibition-at-canada-science-and-technology-museum-in-ottawa.html","teaser":"On November 26, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will tour the new exhibition on Earth observation at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Select children and media will be invited to accompany Jeremy on the tour.","publishedDate":"2021-11-24T14:46:54-05:00","title":"Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to visit new exhibition at Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/12/government-of-canada-addresses-healthcare-challenges-in-remote-communities-and-beyond.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency created the Health Beyond initiative to leverage our country's expertise in healthcare, medical research and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The initiative is designed to identify and develop innovative, relevant, and sustainable solutions to healthcare challenges experienced by astronauts on deep-space missions. The information gathered as part of this initiative will also help Canadians living in remote or isolated locations.","publishedDate":"2021-12-02T09:06:26-05:00","title":"Government of Canada addresses healthcare challenges in remote communities and beyond"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/12/launch-of-the-james-webb-space-telescope.html","teaser":"On December 25, the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space telescope ever built, is planned to launch from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Media representatives can watch live coverage of the launch on NASA TV starting at 6:00 a.m. ET. The launch is scheduled for 7:20 a.m. ET.","publishedDate":"2021-12-21T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/12/successful-launch-of-the-most-complex-and-powerful-space-telescope.html","teaser":"The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) was successfully launched from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The telescope, which promises to change our understanding of the universe, is an international collaboration between the Canadian Space Agency, NASA, and the European Space Agency. Through strategic investments in space research and development and our world-class expertise in astronomy, science and engineering, Canada's contribution opens tremendous science opportunities for Canadian astronomers, who will be among the first to have access to the data collected by Webb, and to study it. ","publishedDate":"2021-12-25T08:01:45-05:00","title":"Successful launch of the most complex and powerful space telescope"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/01/media-invited-to-see-nasa-mega-moon-rocket-roll-out-for-first-time.html","teaser":"NASA is inviting a limited number of media to visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft rolling out for the first time. The SLS and Orion will be tested no earlier than mid-February 2022 in preparation for the Artemis I mission.","publishedDate":"2022-01-14T11:15:03-05:00","title":"Media invited to see NASA mega Moon rocket roll out for first time"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/01/government-of-canada-announces-canadas-strategy-for-satellite-earth-observation-and-funding-for-the-earth-observation-sector.html","teaser":"On January 20, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change,will unveil Canada's strategy for satellite Earth observation, and will make a funding announcement in the Earth observation sector. They will be joined by representatives of the Canadian space sector.","publishedDate":"2022-01-19T11:14:47-05:00","title":"Government of Canada announces Canada's strategy for satellite Earth observation and funding for the Earth observation sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/01/canada-announces-strategy-for-satellite-earth-observation.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the release of Resourceful, Resilient, Ready: Canada's Strategy for Satellite Earth Observation, which describes how Canada will take full advantage of the unique vantage point of space to address climate change and other key challenges of our time.","publishedDate":"2022-01-20T12:23:24-05:00","title":"Canada announces strategy for satellite Earth observation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/01/media-accreditation-for-launch-of-nasas-artemis-i-mission.html","teaser":"NASA is inviting a limited number of media to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the launch of NASA's Artemis I mission, scheduled for March 2022 at earliest.","publishedDate":"2022-01-24T00:00:00-05:00","title":"Media accreditation for launch of NASA's Artemis I mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/01/james-webb-space-telescope-instruments-to-be-powered-on.html","teaser":"On January 24, the Webb Telescope reached it's destination. It is now orbiting around the Sun at the second Lagrange point, nearly 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth. Today, the telescope's four instruments – including the Canadian Space Agency's Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectograph (NIRISS) – and the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) will be turned on one by one. Functionality checks will be performed over the coming days.","publishedDate":"2022-01-28T11:44:49-05:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope instruments to be powered on"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/02/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-talk-health-in-space-at-the-universite-de-moncton.html","teaser":"On February 2, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will give a presentation on health challenges in space during a conference organized by the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau–Brunswick.","publishedDate":"2022-02-01T08:00:00-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques to talk health in space at the Université de Moncton"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/02/webb-telescope-mirror-alignment-progress-and-imagery.html","teaser":"NASA will hold a media teleconference on Friday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to share progress on the alignment of the telescope's mirrors.","publishedDate":"2022-02-10T14:57:56-05:00","title":"Webb Telescope: Mirror alignment progress and imagery"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/02/james-webb-space-telescope--canadas-fgs-successfully-used-in-mirror-alignment-phase.html","teaser":"The Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) on the James Webb Space Telescope, a mission-critical element designed and built in Canada, was used in tracking mode for the first time as part of the telescope's 18 golden hexagonal mirror alignment process. ","publishedDate":"2022-02-17T09:59:40-05:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope- Canada's FGS successfully used in mirror alignment phase"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/03/canada-begins-design-phase-of-canadarm3-for-lunar-gateway.html","teaser":"Canada is a global leader in the space robotics market thanks to strategic investments by the Government of Canada. Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Brampton-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) will receive $268.9 million to execute the second phase of Canadarm3. Through this design work, Canadian industry will push its capabilities and know-how in space robotics further than ever before.","publishedDate":"2022-03-10T08:00:07-05:00","title":"Canada begins design phase of Canadarm3 for Lunar Gateway"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/03/media-briefing-progress-as-webb-telescopes-mirrors-align.html","teaser":"March 16 at 12:00 p.m., NASA will hold a virtual media briefing, to provide an update on the James Webb Space Telescope's mirror alignment, resulting in a fully focused image of a single star. The imagery demonstrating the completion of this milestone will be available on NASA's website at 11:30 a.m. ET, prior to the briefing.","publishedDate":"2022-03-17T16:36:41-04:00","title":"Media briefing: Progress as Webb Telescope's mirrors align"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/03/funding-for-canadian-universities-on-planetary-and-astronomy-missions.html","teaser":"Four grants totalling $493,081 are being awarded to Canadian universities to advance scientific knowledge of the Sun–Earth system, the solar system and the universe through participation in international science missions.","publishedDate":"2022-03-31T10:35:14-04:00","title":"Funding for Canadian universities on planetary and astronomy missions"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/04/canadian-space-agency-funds-research-projects-to-study-star-formation.html","teaser":"Three grants totalling $132,831 are being awarded to Canadian universities to support projects that use data collected by AstroSat to better understand how stars are formed.","publishedDate":"2022-04-04T12:24:27-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency funds research projects to study star formation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/04/canadian-scientists-to-study-health-in-space-to-benefit-life-on-earth.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency has awarded grants to support nine universities from across Canada to pursue research projects to better understand the effects of space on the human body.","publishedDate":"2022-04-05T13:04:55-04:00","title":"Canadian scientists to study health in space to benefit life on Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/04/the-canadian-space-agency-remembers-bjarni-tryggvason.html","teaser":"Former Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason has passed away at the age of 76.","publishedDate":"2022-04-06T18:11:57-04:00","title":"The Canadian Space Agency remembers Bjarni Tryggvason"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/04/astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-speak-about-the-moon-to-1000-students.html","teaser":"On April 12, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will join students from across Canada for the virtual event Let's Talk Lunar: Exploring the Moon - People, Technology and Ethics for a New Frontier, organized by Let's Talk Science.","publishedDate":"2022-04-11T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to speak about the Moon to 1000 students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2021/12/canadian-space-agency-statement-regarding-charges-to-a-former-employee.html","teaser":"On December 7, 2021 a former employee of the Canadian Space Agency was charged with breach of trust by a public officer.","publishedDate":"2021-12-08T16:00:00-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency statement regarding charges to a former employee"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/04/james-webb-space-telescope-ready-for-instrument-commissioning.html","teaser":"With the alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope complete, the next and final series of preparations, known as science instrument commissioning, will begin.","publishedDate":"2022-04-28T14:56:36-04:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope ready for instrument commissioning"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/05/canadian-space-agency-funds-study-of-water-ice-on-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency is awarding a $200,000 grant to the University of Sherbrooke to support Dr. Myriam Lemelin's participation in the mission science team for NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER). The mission will map the location of ice deposits and study soil samples near the south pole of the Moon. ","publishedDate":"2022-05-02T09:30:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency funds study of water ice on the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/05/astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-speak-at-astrofest-in-montreal.html","teaser":"On May 7 at 7:00 p.m., Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will give a presentation on Canada's role in lunar exploration during AstroFest at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. AstroFest participants will have the chance to observe the Moon through a telescope, among other activities to celebrate astronomy and lunar exploration.","publishedDate":"2022-05-05T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Astronaut David Saint-Jacques to speak at AstroFest in Montreal"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/05/james-webb-space-telescope-alignment-and-next-steps.html","teaser":"On May 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET, NASA will hold a media teleconference to discuss progress made in preparing the James Webb Space Telescope for science operations.","publishedDate":"2022-05-06T09:00:47-04:00","title":"James Webb Space Telescope alignment and next steps"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/05/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-at-future-city-showcase.html","teaser":"Today at 12:00 p.m. ET, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will give a virtual presentation to over 2000 kids across Canada as part of Future City Showcase. He will talk about his experience as an astronaut and the future of space exploration.","publishedDate":"2022-05-11T08:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk at Future City Showcase"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/05/canadian-innovators-advance-in-the-deep-space-healthcare-challenge.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency and Impact Canada have selected the 20 semi-finalists for the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge, a competition to develop innovative healthcare technologies for people living in remote communities now, and crews on long-duration space missions in the future.","publishedDate":"2022-05-25T09:30:00-04:00","title":"Canadian innovators advance in the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/coming-soon---highly-anticipated-first-images-from-the-james-webb-space-telescope.html","teaser":"Once each of Webb's instruments, including CSA's Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS), have been calibrated and tested, the first images and spectroscopic observations will be made.","publishedDate":"2022-06-01T11:26:10-04:00","title":"Coming soon - Highly anticipated first images from the James Webb Space Telescope"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/canadian-companies-laying-the-groundwork-for-future-contributions-on-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency is funding seven concept studies proposed by Canadian companies to tackle the challenges of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon. This work will help develop capabilities and determine potential Canadian infrastructure contributions on the Moon's surface.","publishedDate":"2022-06-02T11:56:39-04:00","title":"Canadian companies laying the groundwork for future contributions on the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visits-edmonton.html","teaser":"On June 8 and 9, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in Edmonton, sharing about space exploration and his life as an astronaut. ","publishedDate":"2022-06-07T09:15:33-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk visits Edmonton"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-visits-students-in-halifax.html","teaser":"On June 14, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be at the Discovery Centre to speak with a group of students about space exploration and his life as an astronaut.","publishedDate":"2022-06-13T09:00:26-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen visits students in Halifax"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/canadas-instrument-on-the-webb-telescope-ready-for-science.html","teaser":"One of the James Webb Space Telescope's four primary scientific instruments, the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS), has completed post-launch preparations and is now ready to begin scientific operations.","publishedDate":"2022-06-27T17:30:00-04:00","title":"Canada's instrument on the Webb telescope ready for science"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/canadian-students-prepare-their-cubesats-for-launch.html","teaser":"Demain, des étudiants de l’Université de Victoria et de l'Université Dalhousie seront à l'Agence spatiale canadienne pour finir de préparer leur CubeSat en vue du lancement. Ce sont les premiers participants de l'Initiative canadienne CubeSats à franchir cette étape majeure : leur satellite miniature a passé les tests de qualification préalables à la mise en orbite, qui se fera depuis la Station spatiale internationale.","publishedDate":"2022-06-28T08:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian students prepare their CubeSats for launch"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/06/canadas-national-parks-showcased-in-stunning-satellite-images.html","teaser":"Rediscover the majesty of Canada's vast and varied landscapes through the eyes of those who use satellites to explore Earth. Organizations from across the country created stunning satellite images that showcase the natural beauty of our national parks — not a typical order for companies used to treating satellite data for scientific or commercial use.","publishedDate":"2022-06-30T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Canada's national parks showcased in stunning satellite images"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/webbs-fine-guidance-sensor-provides-a-preview.html","teaser":"Webb's Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) – developed by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and designed to find and lock onto cosmic targets – recently captured a view of stars and galaxies that provides a tantalizing glimpse at what the telescope's science instruments will reveal in the coming weeks, months, and years.","publishedDate":"2022-07-06T17:27:40-04:00","title":"Webb's Fine Guidance Sensor provides a preview"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/unveiling-of-the-first-science-images-from-the-james-webb-space-telescope.html","teaser":"On July 12, NASA, in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency, will release the James Webb Space Telescope's first full-colour science images and spectroscopic data during a televised broadcast. The official release of images and data will showcase Webb's full science capabilities, including those of Webb's Canadian instrument, NIRISS.","publishedDate":"2022-07-07T11:27:50-04:00","title":"Unveiling of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/cosmic-targets-for-webb-telescopes-first-science-images.html","teaser":"In anticipation of the unveiling of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope, the list of cosmic objects targeted for the first observations has been released.","publishedDate":"2022-07-08T15:45:14-04:00","title":"Cosmic targets for Webb Telescope's first science images"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/new-details-for-the-unveiling-of-the-first-science-images-from-the-james-webb-space-telescope.html","teaser":"This week, NASA, in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency, will release the James Webb Space Telescope's first full-colour science images and spectroscopic data. The official release of images and data will showcase Webb's full science capabilities, including those of Webb's Canadian instrument, NIRISS.","publishedDate":"2022-07-11T13:15:10-04:00","title":"New details for the unveiling of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/canadas-instrument-on-webb-confirms-water-in-atmosphere-of-exoplanet.html","teaser":"Canadian Space Agency, NASA and ESA release Webb Telescope's first science images of cosmic objects thousands of light-years away","publishedDate":"2022-07-12T11:22:26-04:00","title":"Canada's instrument on Webb confirms water in atmosphere of exoplanet"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/canadian-universities-to-study-past-and-present-on-mars-using-curiosity-rover.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency is funding York University and the University of Calgary to support scientists as they take a deep dive into the mysteries of the Martian surface. ","publishedDate":"2022-07-20T11:03:48-04:00","title":"Canadian universities to study past and present on Mars using Curiosity rover"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/07/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-visits-waterloo.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-07-21T09:06:31-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen visits Waterloo"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/08/media-invited-to-stratospheric-balloon-campaign-activities.html","teaser":"On August 18, media and local summer camp students from Science Timmins will be able to attend workshops and tour the launch and control sites.","publishedDate":"2022-08-17T10:06:19-04:00","title":"Media invited to stratospheric balloon campaign activities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/08/historic-launch-of-artemis-i-destination-the-moon.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-08-23T10:53:29-04:00","title":"Historic launch of Artemis I: Destination the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/09/new-launch-date-for-artemis-i.html","teaser":"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. ","publishedDate":"2022-09-02T10:15:41-04:00","title":"New launch date for Artemis I"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/09/new-opportunity-for-canadian-students-to-build-and-launch-their-own-satellites.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-09-20T15:32:59-04:00","title":"New opportunity for Canadian students to build and launch their own satellites"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/09/new-launch-attempt-for-artemis-i.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-09-23T14:15:49-04:00","title":"New launch attempt for Artemis I"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/10/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visits-vancouver.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-10-13T16:37:10-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk visits Vancouver"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/10/canada-to-contribute-to-new-international-initiative-to-address-climate-change.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-10-17T09:43:15-04:00","title":"Canada to contribute to new international initiative to address climate change"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/10/addressing-climate-change-with-satellites-canada-will-contribute-to-nasas-international-atmosphere-observing-system.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2022-10-18T08:55:24-04:00","title":"Addressing climate change with satellites: Canada will contribute to NASA's international Atmosphere Observing System"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/10/space-brain-hack-a-national-initiative-asking-students-to-tackle-astronauts-mental-health-challenges.html","teaser":"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. ","publishedDate":"2022-10-20T16:22:02-04:00","title":"Space Brain Hack, a national initiative asking students to tackle astronauts' mental health challenges"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/10/media-accreditation-for-satellite-launch-surface-water-and-ocean-topography-swot-mission.html","teaser":"NASA is inviting media to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to witness the launch of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission, scheduled for no earlier than December 5.","publishedDate":"2022-10-21T09:35:17-04:00","title":"Media accreditation for satellite launch: Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/11/new-launch-date-for-artemis-i.html","teaser":"At 12:07 a.m. on November 14, NASA's Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are scheduled to launch for the first time, as part of the Artemis I mission to the Moon","publishedDate":"2022-11-07T14:36:04-05:00","title":"New launch date for Artemis I"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/10/first-canadian-rover-to-set-wheels-on-the-moon.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $43M contract to Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, from Bolton, Ontario, and its industrial and academic partners to build the first Canadian lunar rover. Thanks to a close and ongoing collaboration between the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, the Canadian lunar rover will fly as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and would land in the south polar region of the Moon as early as 2026.","publishedDate":"2022-11-14T11:17:59-05:00","title":"First Canadian rover to set wheels on the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/09/statement-from-minister-champagne-on-the-launch-of-the-artemis-i-mission.html","teaser":"Today's successful launch of NASA's Artemis I mission is paving the way to send humans back to the Moon and beyond, marking the beginning of a new chapter in space exploration. ","publishedDate":"2022-11-16T02:40:57-05:00","title":"Statement from Minister Champagne on the launch of the Artemis I mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/11/canadian-students-cubesats-are-launching-to-space.html","teaser":"On November 22 at 3:54 p.m. ET, two CubeSats designed and built by Canadian students, LORIS from Dalhousie University and ORCASat from the University of Victoria, will launch to the International Space Station. These student teams were the first from the Canadian CubeSat Project to finalize preparations of their miniature satellites in June 2022 at the Canadian Space Agency, in advance of their journey to the ISS. ","publishedDate":"2022-11-18T15:35:18-05:00","title":"Launch Update: Canadian students' CubeSats are launching to space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/11/second-group-of-students-prepare-their-cubesats-for-launch.html","teaser":"During the week of November 28, seven Canadian CubeSat Project teams are expected at the Canadian Space Agency to complete the final steps in preparation of their CubeSats for launch. This important milestone confirms that their miniature satellites are qualified to be launched into space and deployed from the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2022-11-25T11:13:43-05:00","title":"Second group of students prepare their CubeSats for launch"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/11/canadian-technologies-on-their-way-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"Countries from around the world are getting ready to go back to the Moon, and Canada is playing a major part in this inspiring new endeavour. This morning at 2:38 a.m. ET, two Canadian technologies launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, onboard the Japanese ispace Mission 1 to the Moon. Canadensys Aerospace Corporation (Canadensys) and Mission Control will test their cutting-edge technologies during this commercial mission, set to land on the Moon in spring 2023. ","publishedDate":"2022-12-11T09:21:06-05:00","title":"Canadian technologies on their way to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/12/statement-from-canadian-space-agency-president-lisa-campbell-on-the-successful-completion-of-the-artemis-i-mission.html","teaser":"Congratulations to NASA and ESA on the successful conclusion of the Artemis I mission. During this 25.5-day uncrewed test flight, the Space Launch System sent the Orion capsule and its European Service Module into lunar orbit. This flight is the result of many years of hard work by a dedicated team whose efforts have helped usher in a new era of deep-space exploration. ","publishedDate":"2022-12-11T13:13:55-05:00","title":"Statement from Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell on the successful completion of the Artemis I mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/12/hybrid-media-briefing-canadas-role-in-the-swot-mission.html","teaser":"On December 15 at 6:46 a.m. ET, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Media representatives can watch live coverage of the launch on NASA TV starting at 6:00 a.m. ET.","publishedDate":"2022-12-12T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Hybrid media briefing: Canada's role in the SWOT mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2022/12/monitoring-surface-waters-from-space-to-help-address-impacts-of-climate-change.html","teaser":"The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite launched earlier this morning on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Equipped with innovative technology, this satellite will survey nearly all water on Earth’s surface for the first time. It will provide scientists with precise water level measurements on oceans and inland water bodies to help address the impacts of climate change and improve water management. ","publishedDate":"2022-12-16T08:32:57-05:00","title":"Monitoring surface waters from space to help address impacts of climate change"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2018/09/opportunity-to-witness-the-launch-of-david-saint-jacques-mission-in-kazakhstan.html","teaser":"Media representatives are invited to take part in pre-launch, launch and post-launch events in Baikonur, Kazakhstan.","publishedDate":"2018-09-12T14:48:16-04:00","title":"Opportunity to witness the launch of David Saint-Jacques' mission in Kazakhstan"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/01/deep-space-food-challenge--canadian-teams-present-food-technology-prototypes-to-jury.html","teaser":"Over the next few weeks, Canadian teams competing in Phase 2 of the Deep Space Food Challenge, a competition to develop new technologies to produce food for future space missions, will meet with members of the jury to present their prototypes.","publishedDate":"2023-01-16T15:35:35-05:00","title":"Deep Space Food Challenge – Canadian teams present food technology prototypes to jury"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/01/canadian-space-agency-scientist-tim-haltigin-to-talk-about-mars-exploration-with-toronto-students.html","teaser":"On January 31, Tim Haltigin, Planetary Senior Mission Scientist at the Canadian Space Agency, will be at Brown Junior Public School to talk to 450 students about the Mars 2020 mission and the search for signs of past life on Mars.","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T16:26:52-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency scientist Tim Haltigin to talk about Mars exploration with Toronto students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/02/the-canadian-space-agency-celebrates-the-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is highlighting this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science by showcasing strong role models and taking part in various events and meeting with youth.","publishedDate":"2023-02-09T07:00:00-05:00","title":"The Canadian Space Agency celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/03/pushing-satellite-earth-observation-technologies-further.html","teaser":"For more than 25 years, images from RADARSAT-1, RADARSAT-2 and the RADARSAT Constellation Mission have been of enormous value to Canadians. Satellite data provides critical information to ensure the safety and security of Canadians, monitor and protect the environment and the Arctic, and manage our natural resources.","publishedDate":"2023-03-02T09:02:13-05:00","title":"Pushing satellite Earth observation technologies further"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/03/artemis-ii-crew-announcement--media-accreditation-to-attend-the-houston-event.html","teaser":"On Monday, April 3, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency will announce the four astronauts assigned to the Artemis II mission during an event at NASA Johnson Space Center's Ellington Field in Houston.","publishedDate":"2023-03-10T09:20:26-05:00","title":"Artemis II crew announcement – Media accreditation to attend the Houston event"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/03/more-canadian-students-cubesats-launching-to-space.html","teaser":"On March 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET, a new batch of CubeSats designed and built by Canadian students will launch to the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2023-03-13T13:23:58-04:00","title":"More Canadian students' CubeSats launching to space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/03/minister-champagne-to-announce-the-canadian-space-agency-astronaut-who-will-fly-around-the-moon.html","teaser":"On Monday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET), the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join NASA leadership and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell in Houston to announce the names of the astronauts assigned to the Artemis II Moon mission.","publishedDate":"2023-03-29T17:18:23-04:00","title":"Minister Champagne to announce the Canadian Space Agency astronaut who will fly around the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/04/jeremy-hansen-first-canadian-astronaut-to-fly-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), today announced that Jeremy Hansen will be the first CSA astronaut to fly around the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis II mission. This historic crewed mission to the Moon will be the first since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago.","publishedDate":"2023-04-03T11:30:01-04:00","title":"Jeremy Hansen: first Canadian astronaut to fly to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/06/canadian-cargo-including-five-student-cubesats-launching-to-space.html","teaser":"On June 3 at 12:34 p.m. ET, five CubeSats designed and built by Canadian students will launch to the International Space Station.","publishedDate":"2023-06-01T09:55:30-04:00","title":"Canadian cargo, including five student CubeSats, launching to space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/06/another-round-of-canadian-student-teams-selected-to-build-and-launch-their-own-satellites.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency has awarded nine grants representing $3.15 million under the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS) to Canadian post-secondary institutions to advance space science and technology while training the next generation of space experts. This initiative builds on the success of the Canadian CubeSat Project, which had a third launch of miniature satellites on June 5. ","publishedDate":"2023-06-06T10:54:03-04:00","title":"Another round of Canadian student teams selected to build and launch their own satellites"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/06/artemis-ii-mission--media-accreditation-to-view-orion-spacecraft.html","teaser":"Media representatives are invited to view the Orion spacecraft at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida later this summer. ","publishedDate":"2023-06-16T13:04:25-04:00","title":"Artemis II mission – Media accreditation to view Orion spacecraft"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/06/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-take-part-in-canada-day-celebrations-in-ottawa.html","teaser":"On July 1, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian set to fly around the Moon, will be in Ottawa to take part in Canada Day festivities and share insights into his upcoming Artemis II mission.","publishedDate":"2023-06-19T09:23:44-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to take part in Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/06/smartharbour-initiative-satellite-data-to-help-monitor-and-protect-our-ecosystems.html","teaser":"Earth observation data collected by satellites is used to monitor our planet's various ecosystems. As part of the smartHarbour initiative, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is collaborating with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) to develop innovative applications using satellite data as part of the Port of Montreal expansion in Contrecœur. These applications would allow for tracking of different environmental variables that are important for conserving the biodiversity of natural habitats, both while the new MPA terminal is being built and afterwards.","publishedDate":"2023-06-29T10:19:14-04:00","title":"smartHarbour initiative: satellite data to help monitor and protect our ecosystems"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/07/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-take-part-in-calgary-stampede.html","teaser":"On July 7, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who will be the first Canadian to fly around the Moon as part of the Artemis II mission, will lead the 2023 Calgary Stampede Parade. ","publishedDate":"2023-07-04T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to take part in Calgary Stampede"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/07/osiris-rex-media-invited-to-nasa-activities-surrounding-asteroid-bennu-sample-return.html","teaser":"On September 24, 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is expected to deliver a sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth. This is Canada’s first participation in such a mission.","publishedDate":"2023-07-05T09:00:00-04:00","title":"OSIRIS-REx: Media invited to NASA activities surrounding asteroid Bennu sample return"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/08/media-briefing-on-artemis-ii-mission-updates-and-crew-training.html","teaser":"On August 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET, NASA is hosting a media briefing to provide an update on the preparations and crew training for the Artemis II mission.","publishedDate":"2023-08-02T11:16:23-04:00","title":"Media briefing on Artemis II mission updates and crew training"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/08/osiris-rex-nasa-news-conference-and-media-day.html","teaser":"The OSIRIS-REx mission is expected to deliver the asteroid Bennu sample on September 24, 2023. Canada will be receiving a portion of the sample for study, thanks to its contribution of the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter to the mission.","publishedDate":"2023-08-29T11:14:18-04:00","title":"OSIRIS-REx: NASA news conference and media day"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/09/osiris-rex-canadas-first-participation-in-an-asteroid-sample-return-mission--technical-briefing-for-media.html","teaser":"On September 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will hold a virtual briefing for media representatives on Canada's role in NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission.","publishedDate":"2023-09-11T11:45:11-04:00","title":"OSIRIS-REx: Canada's first participation in an asteroid sample-return mission – Technical briefing for media"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/09/coming-soon-osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-on-its-way-to-earth.html","teaser":"On September 24, 2023, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission will deliver a sample of asteroid Bennu on Earth. Analyzing the sample could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system's history, how our planet formed, and possibly the origin of water and life on Earth.","publishedDate":"2023-09-21T11:05:21-04:00","title":"Coming soon: OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample on its way to Earth!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/09/touch-down---asteroid-bennu-sample-successfully-lands-on-earth.html","teaser":"An asteroid sample collected as part of the NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission landed in the Utah desert. In return for the Canadian Space Agency's contribution to this mission, a portion of the asteroid material will go to Canada. It will be studied by generations of Canadian and international scientists.","publishedDate":"2023-09-24T17:44:49-04:00","title":"Touch down - Asteroid Bennu sample successfully lands on Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/10/osiris-rex-asteroid-bennu-sample-reveal.html","teaser":"On October 11, 2023, NASA will hold a news conference at Johnson Space Center in Houston to reveal material collected from asteroid Bennu as part of the OSIRIS-REx mission.","publishedDate":"2023-10-10T09:20:00-04:00","title":"OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu sample reveal"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/10/statement-of-the-honourable-francois-philippe-champagne-minister-of-innovation-science-and-industry.html","teaser":"On September 24, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission delivered a sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth after a seven-year journey through space. Earlier today, NASA offered a first look at the Bennu sample from the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Thanks to contributing the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA), Canada will receive a portion of the sample, thus becoming the fifth country in the world to curate a sample collected in space.","publishedDate":"2023-10-11T13:06:12-04:00","title":"Statement of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/10/canada-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-earth-observation-capabilities.html","teaser":"The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement that will define future satellite Earth observation capabilities for Canada.","publishedDate":"2023-10-17T12:00:00-04:00","title":"Canada to make an announcement regarding Earth observation capabilities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/10/observing-earth-from-space-canada-defines-the-future-of-satellite-data.html","teaser":"Satellites provide a unique perspective of our planet, support cutting-edge science, and enable applications and services in many areas critical to the health and well-being of Canadians. For more than 60 years, Canadian experts have been using satellites to monitor our environment from space, as we have seen especially over the past few months during the environmental crises in Canada.","publishedDate":"2023-10-18T08:54:20-04:00","title":"Observing Earth from space: Canada defines the future of satellite data"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/10/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-visits-toronto.html","teaser":"From October 25 to 28, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be in Toronto to talk about the Artemis II mission, in which he will be the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.","publishedDate":"2023-10-18T11:00:37-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen visits Toronto"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/10/women-in-the-space-sector-united-nations-and-canada-to-host-international-meeting.html","teaser":"On November 3, the CSA will be hosting a panel featuring four experts in the global space community to discuss the highlights from the week's meetings. They will outline actions that can be taken to encourage women and girls to pursue scientific and technical fields. CSA President, Lisa Campbell, will deliver a speech before the panel.","publishedDate":"2023-10-26T16:20:57-04:00","title":"Women in the space sector: United Nations and Canada to host international meeting"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/11/statement-by-the-honourable-francois-philippe-champagne-on-the-2023-united-nationscanada-space4women-expert-meeting.html","teaser":"From October 30 to November 3, 2023, the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs and the Canadian Space Agency co-hosted the 4th edition of the Space4Women Expert Meeting. Experts from the global space community gathered in Montreal, Quebec, to discuss efforts to build capacity to promote and advance gender equality in the space sector. Those present at the meeting also produced the first Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit dedicated to the space sector. ","publishedDate":"2023-11-03T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Statement by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne on the 2023 United Nations/Canada Space4Women Expert Meeting"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/11/minister-champagne-to-announce-assignments-for-canadian-space-agency-astronauts.html","teaser":"On November 22, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will announce new assignments for Canadian astronauts.","publishedDate":"2023-11-20T14:55:00-05:00","title":"Minister Champagne to announce assignments for Canadian Space Agency astronauts"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/11/canadian-space-agency-astronauts-jenni-gibbons-and-joshua-kutryk-to-contribute-to-future-missions-from-the-international-space-station-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), announced two significant assignments for CSA astronauts. Jenni Gibbons will serve as the backup astronaut for the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, while Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to a six-month mission on the International Space Station launching aboard Starliner-1.","publishedDate":"2023-11-22T09:59:31-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronauts Jenni Gibbons and Joshua Kutryk to contribute to future missions, from the International Space Station to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/12/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-gibbons-to-speak-with-students-about-canadas-role-in-lunar-exploration.html","teaser":"On December 6, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Gibbons will connect with over 500 students around the globe to discuss Canada's role in lunar exploration.","publishedDate":"2023-12-04T09:40:21-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons to speak with students about Canada's role in lunar exploration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/12/statement-by-the-honourable-francois-philippe-champagne-following-consultations-on-a-modern-regulatory-framework-for-space.html","teaser":"Today, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) published the What We Heard Report: Consulting Canadians on a modern regulatory framework for space. It summarizes the main themes that emerged from the CSA's public consultation that was conducted from January 31 to April 4, 2023.","publishedDate":"2023-12-05T12:00:24-05:00","title":"Statement by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne following consultations on a modern regulatory framework for space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/01/nasa-teleconference-update-on-the-artemis-ii-mission.html","teaser":"On January 9 at 1:30 p.m. ET, NASA will hold a teleconference to discuss the latest updates on the Artemis program and the Lunar Gateway. Progress on the upcoming Artemis II mission, in which Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will serve as Mission Specialist and as the first Canadian to fly to the Moon, will also be discussed.","publishedDate":"2024-01-08T15:01:28-05:00","title":"NASA teleconference: update on the Artemis II mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/01/artemis-ii-mission-new-launch-date.html","teaser":"NASA is now targeting September 2025 as the new launch date for Artemis II, the first crewed Artemis mission, which will see Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon. For more information, visit our website.","publishedDate":"2024-01-09T16:26:19-05:00","title":"Artemis II mission: New Launch Date"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/01/csa-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-discuss-moon-exploration-with-students-from-indigenous-communities.html","teaser":"On January 16, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who will be the first Canadian to go to the Moon, will talk to students from a dozen schools in remote Indigenous communities about the Artemis II mission and Canada's role in lunar exploration.","publishedDate":"2024-01-15T10:01:50-05:00","title":"CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen to discuss Moon exploration with students from Indigenous communities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/01/the-aqualunar-challenge-purifying-moon-water.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency is calling on Canadian innovators to participate in the Aqualunar Challenge, a competition aimed at developing technologies that could be used to remove contaminants found in Moon water. In turn, these innovations could help advance current water purification processes on Earth.","publishedDate":"2024-01-17T08:30:00-05:00","title":"The Aqualunar Challenge: Purifying Moon Water"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/01/artemis-ii-media-day-with-jeremy-hansen-at-the-canadian-space-agency.html","teaser":"On February 5, 2024, media are invited for a behind-the-scenes look at how Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen is preparing for the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon.","publishedDate":"2024-01-25T10:00:00-05:00","title":"Artemis II media day with Jeremy Hansen at the Canadian Space Agency"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-visit-ottawa-regina-and-moose-jaw.html","teaser":"From February 6 to 9, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will visit Ottawa, Regina and Moose Jaw to talk about the Artemis II mission, during which he will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon. Jenni Gibbons, the Canadian backup astronaut for Artemis II, will accompany Jeremy at the Ottawa events.","publishedDate":"2024-02-01T16:22:50-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to visit Ottawa, Regina and Moose Jaw"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/csa-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-give-virtual-presentation-at-lets-talk-space-rocks.html","teaser":"Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques and CSA mission scientist Patrick Hill will participate in a geology webinar for nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 9 to 12. It will be about rocks, both in space and on Earth, and the geology training that astronauts take in preparation for future lunar missions.","publishedDate":"2024-02-08T08:00:00-05:00","title":"CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques to give virtual presentation at Let's Talk Space Rocks"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/canadian-technologies-heading-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"Earlier today, the Intuitive Machines-1 (IM-1) mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Canadian technologies. IM 1, developed under the Artemis program, is headed to the Moon. If the landing is successful, these will be the first Canadian technologies to be operated on the Moon since the Apollo missions.","publishedDate":"2024-02-15T10:18:54-05:00","title":"Canadian technologies heading to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/deep-space-healthcare-challenge-winner-addressing-medical-emergencies-in-space-and-on-earth.html","teaser":"Following a competition spanning over two years, the winner of the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge, run by the Canadian Space Agency and the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada, has been selected. Montreal-based MD Applications will receive $500,000 in grant funding as the grand prize winner. Their EZResus solution is already helping save lives on Earth and holds great potential for diagnosis and medical emergencies in space.","publishedDate":"2024-02-28T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Deep Space Healthcare Challenge winner: Addressing medical emergencies in space and on Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/03/launch-of-boeings-starliner-crew-flight-test-media-accreditation.html","teaser":"Media are invited to Kennedy Space Center in Florida to cover the launch of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, targeted for no earlier than April 22, 2024.","publishedDate":"2024-03-01T13:46:02-05:00","title":"Launch of Boeing's Starliner crew flight test: Media accreditation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/03/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visits-fredericton-and-kingston.html","teaser":"From March 19 to 23, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will visit Fredericton and Kingston to talk about Starliner 1, space exploration and his astronaut career.","publishedDate":"2024-03-13T15:42:07-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk visits Fredericton and Kingston"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/03/three-canadian-student-cubesats-to-launch-to-the-international-space-station.html","teaser":"On March 21 at 4:55 p.m. ET, three CubeSats designed and built by Canadian students will launch to the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2024-03-18T15:16:00-04:00","title":"Three Canadian student CubeSats to launch to the International Space Station"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/03/csa-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-give-virtual-presentation-at-university-of-british-columbia.html","teaser":"On March 27, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will give a virtual presentation to University of British Columbia (UBC) staff and students.","publishedDate":"2024-03-25T09:00:00-04:00","title":"CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen to give virtual presentation at University of British Columbia"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/04/once-in-a-lifetime-event-total-solar-eclipse.html","teaser":"The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques, will participate in events in Montreal and Niagara Falls to highlight a rare celestial event, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.","publishedDate":"2024-04-05T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Once-in-a-lifetime event: Total solar eclipse"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/04/deep-space-food-challenge-winner-growing-ideas-on-earth-to-feed-astronauts-on-the-moon.html","teaser":"Following a three-year competition, the Canadian Space Agency announced Vancouver-based Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. (Ecoation) as the winner of the Deep Space Food Challenge. As the Canadian grand prize winner, Ecoation will receive $380,000 for their CANGrow Modular Indoor Food Production System, designed to operate in remote environments like outer space and northern regions.","publishedDate":"2024-04-10T09:00:19-04:00","title":"Deep Space Food Challenge winner: Growing ideas on Earth to feed astronauts on the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/smartwhales-success-story-using-space-to-keep-whales-safe.html","teaser":"The smartWhales initiative launched in 2021 by the Canadian Space Agency, in cooperation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada, aimed at using satellite Earth observation data to help protect the North Atlantic right whale in Canadian waters. This species is designated endangered and is at risk of potential vessel collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.","publishedDate":"2024-06-13T13:00:33-04:00","title":"smartWhales success story: Using space to keep whales safe"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/artemis-ii-media-invited-to-view-sls-core-stage-rollout.html","teaser":"NASA is inviting media to the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to view the fully assembled Space Launch System (SLS) core stage. The SLS is the rocket that will take the Orion spacecraft and the Artemis II crew to space, including Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.","publishedDate":"2024-06-10T13:30:34-04:00","title":"Artemis II: Media invited to view SLS core stage rollout"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-to-visit-ottawa-and-several-cities-in-quebec.html","teaser":"From June 11 to 16, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will go to Ottawa and several cities in Quebec to talk about the Starliner-1 mission, space exploration and his career as an astronaut.","publishedDate":"2024-06-10T11:10:27-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk to visit Ottawa and several cities in Quebec"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/update---starliner-spacecraft.html","teaser":"NASA's Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, is now scheduled to launch on June 5 at 10:52 a.m. ET from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.","publishedDate":"2024-06-04T11:56:26-04:00","title":"Update - Starliner spacecraft"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/starliner-spacecraft--launch-of-crew-flight-test-to-the-international-space-station0.html","teaser":"NASA's Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, is now scheduled to launch on June 1st at 12:25 p.m. ET from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.","publishedDate":"2024-05-31T10:58:59-04:00","title":"Starliner spacecraft – Launch of Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/artemis-accords-for-sustainable-space-exploration---canada-welcomes-partners-from-around-the-world.html","teaser":"Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Sameer Zuberi, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy kicked-off the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords Workshop at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA Headquarters). The Artemis Accords represent a set of non-binding principles designed to guide peaceful and sustainable civil space exploration for the benefit of humanity. ","publishedDate":"2024-05-21T09:40:42-04:00","title":"Artemis Accords for sustainable space exploration - Canada welcomes partners from around the world"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/the-canadian-space-agency-will-be-hosting-the-2nd-edition-of-the-artemis-accords-workshop.html","teaser":"On May 21, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Sameer Zuberi, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, will launch the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords Workshop at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA Headquarters).","publishedDate":"2024-05-17T14:00:58-04:00","title":"The Canadian Space Agency will be hosting the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords workshop"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/starliner-spacecraft--launch-of-crew-flight-test-to-the-international-space-station.html","teaser":"NASA media events — NASA has announced several media events surrounding the Crew Flight Test of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on May 6 at 10:34 p.m. ET.","publishedDate":"2024-05-02T15:29:13-04:00","title":"Starliner spacecraft – Launch of Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/launch-of-request-for-information-for-the-potential-leasing-of-the-david-florida-laboratory--opportunity-for-industry.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency, in close collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada, is launching a Request for Information to gauge the interest of industry in potentially leasing the David Florida Laboratory (DFL), with the aim of preserving unique testing services within Canada and supporting Canada's thriving space sector. The DFL is an assembly, integration, and testing laboratory for the space industry.","publishedDate":"2024-05-01T09:11:03-04:00","title":"Launch of Request for Information for the potential leasing of the David Florida Laboratory – Opportunity for industry"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/04/nasa-teleconference-for-starliner-crew-flight-test-to-the-iss.html","teaser":"On April 25, NASA will host two media opportunities in preparation for the Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. This mission will test the capabilities of the Starliner system.","publishedDate":"2024-04-24T09:00:32-04:00","title":"NASA teleconference for Starliner Crew Flight Test to the ISS"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/04/csa-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-to-give-virtual-presentation-to-schools-across-canada.html","teaser":"Tomorrow, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will give a virtual presentation to nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 5 to 12 to talk about space exploration, his astronaut career and Starliner-1, his first mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2024-04-18T09:00:00-04:00","title":"CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk to give virtual presentation to schools across Canada"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/artemis-ii-media-invited-to-view-sls-core-stage-at-kennedy-space-center.html","teaser":"NASA is inviting media to view the arrival and unloading of the fully assembled Space Launch System (SLS) core stage at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The SLS is the rocket that will take the Orion spacecraft and the Artemis II crew to space, including Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.","publishedDate":"2024-06-21T16:00:37-04:00","title":"Artemis II: Media invited to view SLS core stage at Kennedy Space Center"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/canada-begins-detailed-design-construction-and-testing-of-canadarm3-for-gateway.html","teaser":"Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Brampton-based company MDA Space will receive $999.8M to continue work on Canadarm3 and begin detailed design, construction and testing. This milestone marks the last steps to finalize the design, construction and testing of this sophisticated robotic system before delivering Canada’s contribution to Gateway, the next major international collaboration in human space exploration.","publishedDate":"2024-06-27T08:00:07-04:00","title":"Canada begins detailed design, construction and testing of Canadarm3 for Gateway"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/07/canadian-space-agency-announces-aqualunar-challenge-semi-finalists.html","teaser":"Eight Canadian organizations will begin developing solutions to purify Moon water as part of the next stage of the Aqualunar Challenge. Each semi-finalist will receive a grant of $22,500 to develop the key components of their prototypes. In turn, their technology, first intended for space missions, could also help advance water purification on Earth","publishedDate":"2024-07-24T09:00:05-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency announces Aqualunar Challenge semi finalists"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/09/funding-of-new-space-technologies-and-update-on-the-state-of-the-canadian-space-sector.html","teaser":"The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will make an announcement regarding new investments in space technologies at Spacebound 2024.","publishedDate":"2024-09-23T10:40:05-04:00","title":"Funding of new space technologies and update on the state of the Canadian space sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/09/a-thriving-canadian-space-sector-32b-towards-canadas-gdp-for-2022.html","teaser":"Today, the Government of Canada released the State of the Canadian Space Sector Report 2023 during the Spacebound conference in Ottawa. This 26th edition of the report, published by the Canadian Space Agency, shows that in 2022, Canada's space sector generated $3.2 billion for Canada's economy and over $5 billion in revenues while supporting over 25,000 jobs across the country.","publishedDate":"2024-09-24T09:56:46-04:00","title":"A thriving Canadian space sector: $3.2B towards Canada's GDP for 2022"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/09/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-to-visit-winnipeg-and-montreal.html","teaser":"From September 27 to 29, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be in Winnipeg to talk about the Artemis II mission, during which he will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon. After that, he will be in the Montreal area on October 1.","publishedDate":"2024-09-24T13:15:22-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to visit Winnipeg and Montreal"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/09/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-participating-in-underwater-simulation-of-a-lunar-mission.html","teaser":"Over the past few days, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk participated in NASA's SEATEST 7 underwater mission, which took place on a lunar habitat mockup off Santa Catalina Island in California, at a depth of about nine metres.","publishedDate":"2024-09-25T11:58:10-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk participated in an underwater simulation of a lunar mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/the-space-apps-challenge-the-worlds-largest-hackathon.html","teaser":"On October 4-5, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is participating in the 13th annual NASA Space Apps Challenge. The CSA will provide Canadian data, training resources, and the support of experts and judges. The hybrid event, held this year in a record 20 Canadian cities, aims to encourage participants to solve real-world challenges using open data from space.","publishedDate":"2024-10-02T09:22:16-04:00","title":"The Space Apps Challenge: The world's largest hackathon!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/forty-years-of-canadians-in-space.html","teaser":"On October 5, 2024, Canada will celebrate 40 years of Canadians in space, a journey that started with Marc Garneau's historic first flight in 1984. To date, Canada has recruited 14 astronauts through four campaigns. Nine of those exceptional people have participated in 17 space missions.","publishedDate":"2024-10-04T08:30:00-04:00","title":"Forty years of Canadians in space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/forty-years-of-canadians-in-space-from-the-space-shuttle-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Canadian space program has been built on bold ideas, strategic space investments and successful collaborations. Today, our leadership in space exploration not only endures but thrives, driving innovation and inspiring the next generation to reach for the stars. On October 5, 2024, Canada will celebrate 40 years of Canadians in space, a journey that started with Marc Garneau's historic first flight in 1984.","publishedDate":"2024-10-04T08:30:00-04:00","title":"Forty years of Canadians in space: from the Space Shuttle to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/creating-opportunities-for-canadian-industry-through-an-enabling-canadaeuropean-space-agency-partnership.html","teaser":"Today, while representing Canada at the 2024 International Astronautical Congress, Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell announced that Toronto-based Kepler Communications Inc. has been selected as the prime contractor for the European Space Agency's HydRON-DS mission.","publishedDate":"2024-10-16T05:00:00-04:00","title":"Creating opportunities for Canadian industry through an enabling Canada–European Space Agency partnership"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/canadian-space-agency-and-italian-space-agency-advance-collaboration.html","teaser":"Following the meeting held today on the margins of the 75th International Astronautical Congress, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and Italian Space Agency (ASI) President Teodoro Valente issued this readout.","publishedDate":"2024-10-16T13:04:05-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency and Italian Space Agency advance collaboration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/canadian-space-agency-astronauts-to-talk-to-thousands-of-canadian-students-about-space-exploration.html","teaser":"Over the coming weeks, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk, Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons will speak virtually to hundreds of Canadian classes about Canada's role in space exploration and their respective space missions.","publishedDate":"2024-10-21T09:55:00-04:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronauts to talk to thousands of Canadian students about space exploration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/satellite-data-to-tackle-a-changing-climate.html","teaser":"From October 22 to 24, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is hosting the 38th Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) plenary meeting. The CEOS plenary brings together the expertise and knowledge of some 80 international representatives from space agencies and government entities to maximize the benefits of satellite Earth observation initiatives, particularly related to protecting and preserving our planet's biodiversity.","publishedDate":"2024-10-22T10:49:45-04:00","title":"Satellite data to tackle a changing climate"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/opportunity-for-media-to-see-future-canadian-lunar-rover.html","teaser":"On October 30, 2024, media are invited to attend a demonstration of the future Canadian lunar rover. The event will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. ET on the analogue terrain outside the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) John H. Chapman Space Centre.","publishedDate":"2024-10-28T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Opportunity for media to see future Canadian lunar rover"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-gibbons-to-visit-vancouver.html","teaser":"On November 13 and 14, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Gibbons will be in Vancouver to talk about the Artemis II mission, for which she is the Canadian backup astronaut. During this mission, CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.","publishedDate":"2024-11-07T10:00:21-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons to visit Vancouver"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/joshua-kutryk-to-speak-to-thousands-of-canadian-students.html","teaser":"Today at 2:00 pm, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will give an online presentation to thousands of Canadian students from grades 5 to 12.","publishedDate":"2024-11-18T09:12:20-05:00","title":"Joshua Kutryk to speak to thousands of Canadian students"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/voting-is-open-for-the-name-of-the-future-canadian-lunar-rover.html","teaser":"From November 20 to December 20, the Canadian Space Agency is inviting Canadians to have their say on the name of the first Canadian lunar rover.","publishedDate":"2024-11-20T09:00:39-05:00","title":"Voting is open for the name of the future Canadian lunar rover!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/from-space-to-earth-handling-medical-issues-more-autonomous-fashion.html","teaser":"On November 25, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will attend the unveiling of a telemedicine pilot project called \"Telehealth Station.\" Dan Gabay, CEO of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques will also be there. ","publishedDate":"2024-11-22T15:57:24-05:00","title":"From space to Earth: handling medical issues more autonomous fashion"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/space-investment-spin-off-to-help-keep-patients-healthy-on-earth.html","teaser":"Today, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Sameer Zuberi, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, attended the unveiling of a telemedicine hub pilot project at the Pierrefonds CLSC, a local community healthcare service centre in the Montreal area.","publishedDate":"2024-11-25T10:22:04-05:00","title":"Space investment spin-off to help keep patients healthy on Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/canadian-space-agency-to-host-the-aqualunar-challenge-innovator-bootcamp.html","teaser":"From November 26 to 28, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is hosting the Aqualunar Challenge Innovator Bootcamp. Open to the Challenge's Canadian semi-finalists and UK finalists, this bootcamp will include expert-led discussions, collaborative workshop sessions, informational seminars, and opportunities for networking between innovators and industry representatives.","publishedDate":"2024-11-26T09:00:28-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency to host the Aqualunar Challenge Innovator Bootcamp"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/12/nasa-press-conference-update-on-the-artemis-campaign.html","teaser":"On December 5 at 1:00 pm ET, NASA will hold a press conference to discuss the latest updates on the Artemis campaign, including the upcoming Artemis II mission, in which Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will serve as Mission Specialist and as the first Canadian to fly to the Moon.","publishedDate":"2024-12-04T16:13:49-05:00","title":"NASA press conference: update on the Artemis campaign"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/12/statement-from-canadian-space-agency-president-lisa-campbell-on-artemis-ii.html","teaser":"Today, following the press conference by NASA about the Artemis campaign, Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell made the following statement.","publishedDate":"2024-12-05T13:39:26-05:00","title":"Statement from Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell on Artemis II"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/12/looking-back-on-2024-another-year-filled-with-space-discoveries-and-achievements.html","teaser":"Throughout 2024, space enthusiasts witnessed many memorable events in Canada. Here are some highlights.","publishedDate":"2024-12-23T09:09:24-05:00","title":"Looking back on 2024: Another year filled with space discoveries and achievements!"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/01/canadian-technologies-to-launch-on-fireflys-blue-ghost-mission-1.html","teaser":"On January 15, 2025, Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is set to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket with Canadian technologies on board. During this lunar mission, two Canadian companies that received funding from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will demonstrate their technologies: a 360-degree imaging system on the Blue Ghost lander (Canadensys) and a global lunar navigation system (NGC Aerospace).","publishedDate":"2025-01-14T10:05:29-05:00","title":"Canadian technologies to launch on Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/01/developing-space-technology-to-safeguard-canadian-data-against-cyberattacks.html","teaser":"In the era of online banking, smart phones, and cloud networks that store large amounts of personal information, reliable data encryption is essential. To advance the development of technology that could guarantee the privacy of Canada's public, private, and commercial data, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a $1.4 million contribution to QEYnet (Maple, Ontario) for the demonstration of their quantum key distribution technology in space.","publishedDate":"2025-01-20T13:26:29-05:00","title":"Developing space technology to safeguard Canadian data against cyberattacks"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/01/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visiting-the-edmonton-area.html","teaser":"From February 4 to 7, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in the Edmonton area to talk about space exploration and his career as an astronaut.","publishedDate":"2025-01-30T13:00:12-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk visiting the Edmonton area"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/02/monitoring-and-managing-wildfires-in-canada-next-steps-for-the-wildfiresat-mission.html","teaser":"On February 7, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, will be at the Canadian Space Agency to announce the next steps for the WildFireSat mission.","publishedDate":"2025-02-05T14:37:25-05:00","title":"Monitoring and managing wildfires in Canada: next steps for the WildFireSat mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/02/wildfiresat-72-million-for-critical-canadian-space-infrastructure-for-wildfires.html","teaser":"Canada's boreal forest is vast and experiences some of the world's largest and most intense wildfires. On average, about 8,000 wildfires burn over 2.1 million hectares of forest every year, representing a territory equivalent to almost half the size of Nova Scotia. About $1 billion is spent each year in Canada to combat wildfires. The Government of Canada recognizes this growing threat and remains committed to protecting its communities, natural resources, and wildlife habitats.","publishedDate":"2025-02-07T09:25:12-05:00","title":"WildFireSat: $72 million for critical Canadian space infrastructure for wildfires"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/02/canadian-technologies-to-be-demonstrated-on-the-moon-and-in-lunar-orbit.html","teaser":"On March 2, 2025, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 is expected to land on the lunar surface no earlier than 3:34 am ET.","publishedDate":"2025-02-28T11:34:55-05:00","title":"Canadian technologies to be demonstrated on the Moon and in lunar orbit"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/the-canadian-space-agency-remembers-marc-garneau.html","teaser":"Former Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Marc Garneau has passed away at the age of 76. Garneau was one of the original six Canadian astronauts selected in December 1983. He launched aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on October 5, 1984, as a payload specialist, making history as the first Canadian in space. He flew twice more, on Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1996 and 2000. ","publishedDate":"2025-06-04T22:11:19-04:00","title":"The Canadian Space Agency remembers Marc Garneau"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/canada-and-the-european-space-agency-a-strong-strategic-collaboration.html","teaser":"On June 6, Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), will be at the John H. Chapman Space Centre to discuss the cooperation between ESA and Canada.","publishedDate":"2025-06-05T11:49:58-04:00","title":"Canada and the European Space Agency: a strong strategic collaboration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/canada-reaffirms-international-collaboration-with-the-european-space-agency.html","teaser":"Today, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), joined CSA President Lisa Campbell and the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Dr. Josef Aschbacher, at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (the CSA's headquarters in Longueuil). The two heads of space agencies signed a joint statement reaffirming Canada and ESA's unique, proven and productive partnership. This signature marks a key milestone in the mid-term review of the Canada–ESA Cooperation Agreement.","publishedDate":"2025-06-06T10:12:00-04:00","title":"Canada reaffirms international collaboration with the European Space Agency"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/space-testing-services-to-resume-at-the-david-florida-laboratory.html","teaser":"In response to Canada's vibrant space sector's need for continued access to specialized space testing services in Canada, the Government of Canada is announcing that MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation will be taking over the operations of the David Florida Laboratory in Ottawa.","publishedDate":"2025-06-27T16:52:19-04:00","title":"Space testing services to resume at the David Florida Laboratory"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/07/smartearth-satellite-data-to-protect-our-planet.html","teaser":"Satellite data is increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from helping farmers monitor crop health, to supporting wildfire managers and tracking environmental change.","publishedDate":"2025-07-03T08:00:07-04:00","title":"smartEarth: Satellite data to protect our planet"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/07/canada-reaffirms-longstanding-space-collaboration-with-japan.html","teaser":"During a recent visit to Japan, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell met with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Hiroshi Yamakawa to explore new avenues for collaboration and opportunities for enhanced partnerships.","publishedDate":"2025-07-09T09:00:00-04:00","title":"Canada reaffirms longstanding space collaboration with Japan"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/07/canadas-new-lunar-utility-rover-will-help-astronauts-build-a-future-on-the-moon.html","teaser":"Establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon is an ambitious endeavour that requires international collaboration.","publishedDate":"2025-07-29T08:39:12-04:00","title":"Canada’s new lunar utility rover will help astronauts build a future on the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/08/stratos-2025-canadian-innovations-to-be-tested-in-space-like-environment.html","teaser":"From August 10 to September 10, 12 Canadian payloads will be launched from the Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base to test new technologies, conduct science experiments and take measurements as part of the Strato-Science 2025 campaign.","publishedDate":"2025-08-12T10:00:14-04:00","title":"STRATOS 2025: Canadian innovations to be tested in space-like environment"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/08/media-accreditation-for-artemis-ii-mission-briefings.html","teaser":"On September 23 and 24, media representatives are invited to attend a series of media briefings on the upcoming Artemis II mission at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. ","publishedDate":"2025-08-21T16:41:53-04:00","title":"Media accreditation for Artemis II mission briefings"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/08/stardust-asteroid-bennu-reveals-particles-older-than-the-solar-system.html","teaser":"Canadian researchers, members of NASA's OSIRIS-REx international science team, have contributed to new studies related to the sample collected from asteroid Bennu.","publishedDate":"2025-08-22T14:21:26-04:00","title":"Stardust: Asteroid Bennu reveals particles older than the solar system"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/08/strengthening-canada-through-space-science-and-discovery.html","teaser":"By fostering international collaboration and ensuring Canadian access to world class space missions, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is advancing scientific excellence and helping build a stronger, more innovative Canada.","publishedDate":"2025-08-29T08:00:11-04:00","title":"Strengthening Canada Through Space Science and Discovery"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/09/canadian-researchers-help-uncover-possible-signs-of-life-on-mars.html","teaser":"A team of researchers have made exciting new findings following the study of samples collected by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. Through their analyses, researchers believe that they have discovered a potential “biosignature”: a substance, feature or pattern that may suggest the presence of past or present life.","publishedDate":"2025-09-10T13:16:25-04:00","title":"Canadian researchers help uncover possible signs of life on Mars"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/09/media-accreditation-to-view-artemis-ii-moon-rocket.html","teaser":"Media representatives are invited to view NASA's fully assembled Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft in mid-October at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.","publishedDate":"2025-09-10T16:53:37-04:00","title":"Media accreditation to view Artemis II Moon rocket"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/09/live-broadcast-of-nasas-artemis-ii-crew-news-conference.html","teaser":"On September 24, media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) John H. Chapman Space Centre to attend the live broadcast of NASA's news conference with the Artemis II mission crew.","publishedDate":"2025-09-17T08:57:37-04:00","title":"Live broadcast of NASA's Artemis II crew news conference"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/09/smartearth-using-satellite-data-to-preserve-canadas-natural-heritage.html","teaser":"Twenty Canadian companies, eight of which collaborate with Indigenous organizations, will develop projects to address issues such as declining species populations, habitat degradation, deteriorating water quality and forest disturbance.","publishedDate":"2025-09-29T08:18:30-04:00","title":"smartEarth: Using satellite data to preserve Canada's natural heritage"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/09/space-technologies-to-bolster-canadian-sovereignty-and-resilience.html","teaser":"As the global space economy undergoes rapid transformation – marked by accelerated innovation, new international players, and a growing emphasis on national security – Canada is taking steps to ensure its space sector remains competitive, resilient, and aligned with the priorities of Canadians.","publishedDate":"2025-10-01T09:40:00-04:00","title":"Space technologies to bolster Canadian sovereignty and resilience"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/statement-from-canadian-space-agency-president-lisa-campbell-on-canadas-participation-at-the-international-astronautical-congress.html","teaser":"A remarkable week has concluded at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), where global leaders from the space sector came together to explore the latest developments in space science, technology, and policy.","publishedDate":"2025-10-03T13:45:32-04:00","title":"Statement from Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell on Canada’s participation at the International Astronautical Congress"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/canada-prepares-for-flight-to-the-moon-minister-joly-and-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-inspire-future-space-explorers.html","teaser":"On October 16, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight Canada’s role in the upcoming Artemis II mission, a landmark step in humanity’s return to the Moon.","publishedDate":"2025-10-14T11:00:09-04:00","title":"Canada prepares for flight to the Moon: Minister Joly and astronaut Jeremy Hansen inspire future space explorers"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/statement-from-minister-joly-on-the-first-canadian-to-fly-around-the-moon-and-canadas-space-excellence.html","teaser":"While at the Canadian Space Agency for an event with astronaut Jeremy Hansen and CSA President Lisa Campbell, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, shared the following.","publishedDate":"2025-10-16T16:40:45-04:00","title":"Statement from Minister Joly on the first Canadian to fly around the Moon and Canada's space excellence"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/54m-to-strengthen-canadas-climate-resilience-through-space-science-and-innovation.html","teaser":"Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are affecting lives, economies, and ecosystems around the world. ","publishedDate":"2025-10-23T09:01:23-04:00","title":"$5.4M to strengthen Canada’s climate resilience through space science and innovation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-to-take-part-in-virtual-briefing-about-new-canadian-scientific-studies.html","teaser":"On October 28 at 2:00 pm ET, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will hold a virtual media briefing to present four new Canadian scientific studies that are being conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).","publishedDate":"2025-10-23T15:20:10-04:00","title":"Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to take part in virtual briefing about new Canadian scientific studies"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/minister-joly-to-make-an-announcement-related-to-canadas-space-sector.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-17T16:05:33-05:00","title":"Minister Joly to make an announcement related to Canada's space sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/launch-of-the-artemis-ii-mission-only-opportunity-for-media-accreditation.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-18T14:31:48-05:00","title":"Launch of the Artemis II mission: only opportunity for media accreditation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canada-deepens-space-ties-with-europe-through-historic-investment.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-18T18:14:57-05:00","title":"Canada Deepens Space Ties with Europe Through Historic Investment"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canadian-research-shaping-a-healthier-future-on-earth-and-in-space.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-20T09:03:37-05:00","title":"Canadian research shaping a healthier future on Earth and in space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/the-explorers-club-to-the-moon-childrens-story-with-jeremy-hansen.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-24T09:00:07-05:00","title":"The Explorers Club: To The Moon! Children’s story with Jeremy Hansen"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canadian-space-agency-reinforces-partnership-at-esa-ministerial-council-in-germany.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-24T12:23:30-05:00","title":"Canadian Space Agency Reinforces Partnership at ESA Ministerial Council in Germany"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/statement-by-lisa-campbell-president-of-the-canadian-space-agency-at-the-esa-council-meeting-at-ministerial-level-2025.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-26T16:39:41-05:00","title":"Statement by Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency, at the ESA Council Meeting at Ministerial Level 2025"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/from-classroom-to-moon-csa-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-last-student-presentation-before-artemis-ii.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-27T10:29:56-05:00","title":"From classroom to Moon: CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s last student presentation before Artemis II"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canada-confirms-historic-space-investment-at-european-space-agencys-ministerial-council.html","teaser":"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.","publishedDate":"2025-11-28T09:32:51-05:00","title":"Canada confirms historic space investment at European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-invests-47-million-to-secure-access-to-essential-canadian-earth-observation-data.html","teaser":"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). ","publishedDate":"2025-12-04T08:55:05-05:00","title":"Government of Canada invests $47 million to secure access to essential Canadian Earth observation data"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/12/countdown-to-artemis-ii-csa-hosts-information-sessions-on-media-opportunities.html","teaser":"On Tuesday, December 16, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will host virtual information sessions for media representatives regarding the Artemis II mission.","publishedDate":"2025-12-11T10:00:44-05:00","title":"Countdown to Artemis II: CSA hosts information sessions on media opportunities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/12/looking-back-on-2025-space-highlights.html","teaser":"Once again this year, space enthusiasts have witnessed big leaps forward in Canada. Between technological breakthroughs, discoveries and international collaborations, 2025 has been a year of innovations and milestones.","publishedDate":"2025-12-15T09:03:39-05:00","title":"Looking back on 2025: space highlights"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/01/artemis-ii-mission-media-accreditation-for-nasas-johnson-space-center-in-houston.html","teaser":"Following the launch of the Artemis II mission, targeted for no earlier than February 6, NASA will host daily briefings with agency managers and mission experts at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. Media wishing to cover the events on site must make an accreditation request.","publishedDate":"2026-01-13T15:44:46-05:00","title":"Artemis II mission: Media accreditation for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/01/artemis-ii-rollout-of-the-sls-rocket-to-the-launch-pad.html","teaser":"On January 17, at earliest, in preparation for the launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA plans to begin rolling out the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The timing of the rollout is subject to change.","publishedDate":"2026-01-15T11:07:36-05:00","title":"Artemis II: Rollout of the SLS rocket to the launch pad"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/02/artemis-ii-nasa-to-discuss-early-results-of-artemis-ii-wet-dressrehearsal.html","teaser":"On Tuesday, February 3, following the wetdress rehearsal, a fueling test of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at thelaunch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission, NASA will discuss initial results during anews conference at 12 pm ET.","publishedDate":"2026-02-02T16:59:59-05:00","title":"Artemis II: NASA to discuss early results of Artemis II wet dress rehearsal"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/02/artemis-ii-first-possible-launch-date-now-march-6.html","teaser":"The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) wishes to inform Canadian media that that launch of the Artemis II mission has been postponed for technical reasons following the wet dress rehearsal.","publishedDate":"2026-02-03T14:32:39-05:00","title":"Artemis II: First possible launch date now March 6"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/02/artemis-ii-second-fueling-test-of-sls-rocket.html","teaser":"On Friday, February 20, at 11 am ET, NASA will hold a news conference to share the results of the wet dress rehearsal being conducted this week. This will be the second fueling test of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at the launch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission.","publishedDate":"2026-02-18T16:51:09-05:00","title":"Artemis II: Second fueling test of SLS rocket"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/02/canadian-space-radiation-technology-to-support-health-and-safety.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that Bubble Technology Industries has been awarded a contract valued at $5.5 million to develop the Canadian Active Neutron Spectrometer (CANS), a compact and autonomous instrument designed to measure neutron radiation exposure in space.","publishedDate":"2026-02-26T09:00:06-05:00","title":"Canadian space radiation technology to support health and safety"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/02/artemis-ii-nasa-invites-media-to-discuss-mission-next-steps.html","teaser":"On Friday, February 27, at 10 am ET, NASA will hold a news conference to outline the upcoming work for the Artemis II mission and share a broader update on the Artemis campaign.","publishedDate":"2026-02-26T16:13:30-05:00","title":"Artemis II: NASA invites media to discuss mission next steps"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/03/artemis-ii-nasa-update.html","teaser":"On March 12 at 3:00 pm ET, NASA will host a news conference after the conclusion of an Artemis II Flight Readiness Review.","publishedDate":"2026-03-10T11:30:46-04:00","title":"Artemis II: NASA update"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/03/coverage-of-the-artemis-ii-moon-mission.html","teaser":"The launch of the Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon is currently targeted for no earlier than Wednesday, April 1, at 6:24 pm ET, with additional opportunities for launch each day through April 6.","publishedDate":"2026-03-26T10:19:05-04:00","title":"Coverage of the Artemis II Moon mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/03/happening-soon-launch-of-the-historic-artemis-ii-mission.html","teaser":"Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will soon fly around the Moon aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis II mission. The next launch window will open up on April 1st, 2026, at 6:24 pm ET.","publishedDate":"2026-03-30T15:31:34-04:00","title":"Happening soon: Launch of the historic Artemis II mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/03/april-1st-2026--longueuil-quebec.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly congratulates Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen as the first Canadian to venture to the Moon aboard Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. ","publishedDate":"2026-04-01T19:07:08-04:00","title":"To the Moon: Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen lifts off for Artemis II"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/artemis-ii-jeremy-hansen-to-answer-questions-from-media-live-from-space.html","teaser":"On the night of April 3 and 4, Canadian media representatives are invited to speak with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen for the CSA’s first live space-to-Earth connection.","publishedDate":"2026-04-02T20:18:46-04:00","title":"Artemis II: Jeremy Hansen to answer questions from media live from space"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/artemis-ii-jeremy-hansen-to-answer-questions-from-canadians-during-second-live-space-to-earth-video-connection.html","teaser":"Overnight, April 4-5, 2026, not long before his lunar flyby, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen will do a second live space-to-Earth video connection with the CSA.","publishedDate":"2026-04-03T12:00:43-04:00","title":"Artemis II: Jeremy Hansen to answer questions from Canadians during second live space-to-Earth video connection"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/space-to-earth-connection-csa-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-speaks-to-canadians-on-his-way-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen had a first space-to-Earth connection with Canada since the successful launch of Artemis II, three days ago.","publishedDate":"2026-04-04T01:42:40-04:00","title":"Space-to-Earth connection: CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaks to Canadians on his way to the Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/incoming-call-from-deep-space-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-connects-with-canadians-during-historic-lunar-mission.html","teaser":"Today, Canadians were given a rare and inspiring glimpse into humans’ return to the Moon, as Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy spoke live from aboard the Orion spacecraft.","publishedDate":"2026-04-05T00:49:05-04:00","title":"Incoming call from deep space: astronaut Jeremy Hansen connects with Canadians during historic lunar mission"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/artemisii-mission-to-complete-historic-lunar-flyby.html","teaser":"On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II mission is expected to complete a lunar flyby. Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crewmates are set to become the space explorers who will have ventured farther into space than anyone before.","publishedDate":"2026-04-05T09:30:38-04:00","title":"Artemis II mission to complete historic lunar flyby"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/beyond-the-moon-artemis-ii-crew-reached-the-farthest-distance-humans-have-travelled-from-earth.html","teaser":"On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II mission officially completed a lunar flyby, making Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen and his crewmates, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, the space explorers who have ventured farther into space than anyone before.","publishedDate":"2026-04-06T21:33:38-04:00","title":"Beyond the Moon: Artemis II crew reached the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/artemis-ii-conversation-between-prime-minister-carney-and-astronaut-jeremy-hansen.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, April 8, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, crewmember of the Artemis II mission around the Moon, will speak with the Prime Minister of Canada during the third and final live space-to-Earth connection. Please note that the Prime Minister will be participating in this event virtually. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions will also take part in this event. ","publishedDate":"2026-04-07T18:56:24-04:00","title":"Artemis II: Conversation between Prime Minister Carney and astronaut Jeremy Hansen"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/nasa-invites-media-to-talk-with-artemis-ii-crew-on-their-way-home-from-moon.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, April 8, at 9:45 pm ET, media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) John H. Chapman Space Centre to attend the live broadcast of NASA's news conference with the Artemis II crew live from space as they travel back to Earth. ","publishedDate":"2026-04-08T11:57:24-04:00","title":"NASA invites media to talk with Artemis II crew, on their way home from Moon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/04/prime-minister-carney-joins-csa-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-in-a-live-call-from-deep-space.html","teaser":"Today, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, spoke with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen during a live space-to-Earth connection. ","publishedDate":"2026-04-08T20:06:12-04:00","title":"Prime Minister Carney joins CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen in a live call from deep space"}]}}