From Aug. 15-23, as part of the STRATOS (ICARUS) 2026 Campaign, five weather balloons will be launched from the Timmins Balloon Base in Ontario. They will carry five Canadian payloads, along with 15 experiments designed by high school students, to test new technologies, conduct scientific research, and collect measurements from the stratosphere. The full release is … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is advancing plans to ensure that current Canadarm3 investments deliver technology that positions Canada and its space industry for opportunities arising from the Artemis program. Building on technologies and expertise gained through the Canadarm3 project, the CSA will continue to collaborate with MDA Space to adapt work underway to support a wide range of complex … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on NASA’s Crew-13 mission no earlier than mid-September 2026 from Florida. The mission will mark Kutryk’s first spaceflight, making him the fourth CSA astronaut to complete a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station and the first Canadian … Read more
The Government of Canada recognized Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s contribution to Canada’s space program after he announced he will pursue new professional opportunities beginning in September 2026 while continuing to serve as a Royal Canadian Air Force reservist. Hansen became the first Canadian and first non-American to take part in a lunar mission … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced a $688 million contract to MDA Space Ltd. to build, test, and launch a replenishment satellite for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM). Canadian industry will be called upon to support design, manufacturing, and integration activities, ensuring a diversified supply chain across the country. Through … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced three contracts, valued at $2.4 million in total, awarded to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space. These contracts will support the development of concepts for the systems used to control Canada’s new generation of Earth observation satellites and manage their data on Earth. This … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency released the 28th edition of the State of the Canadian Space Sector Report, providing the latest data and insights on Canada’s space economy, workforce, and global competitiveness. The full release is available online. Contact asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca.
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) welcomed the Artemis II crew to Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters for the first time since completing their historic journey around the Moon. CSA astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen, alongside NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, were joined by CSA astronaut Jenni Gibbons, who played several key roles in supporting the … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13, an International Space Station mission. The full release is available online. Contact asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca.
The Aqualunar Challenge, led by the Canadian Space Agency in partnership with the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada Initiative, called on Canadian innovators to develop solutions for purifying water on the Moon. Following three stages of the Challenge, a jury of experts selected Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) as the grand prize winner. The company will receive … Read more
