Canada celebrated the return of the Artemis II crew. After nearly 10 days aboard the Orion capsule, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen, together with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, has safely landed on Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 pm ET. While Hansen’s … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen during a live space-to-Earth connection. Carney highlighted the significance of Canada’s role in human space exploration and reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to science, innovation, and international collaboration. The full release is available online. Contact asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca.
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen had a first space-to-Earth connection with Canada since the successful launch of Artemis II. Hansen stated, “Canada’s representation on Artemis II is the result of decades of bold Canadian innovation, determination and collaboration. It stands as a testament to Canada’s integral place within the team behind the historic return to deep … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) congratulated 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. He is joined by NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch on this nearly 10-day … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) 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. Data collected by CANS will allow researchers to understand how neutron radiation … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) 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). MDA Space has been awarded $44.7 million to purchase specialized parts. Three Canadian companies, C-CORE, Kepler and MDA Space, are also receiving up to $747 000 … Read more
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. This new funding is being directed to ESA programs in areas of strategic importance like satellite communications, earth observation, space exploration, space safety, navigation and … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced over $2.2 million in funding to support 16 cutting-edge research projects led by 12 Canadian institutions on the effects of spaceflight on human health. After a few months in space, astronauts may experience anemia, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, cataracts, and loss of … Read more
At the SpaceBound 2025 Conference, Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced 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 … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the granting of two contracts totalling over $5.4 million for the High-altitude Aerosols, Water vapour and Clouds (HAWC) mission. This funding, awarded to Quebec-based ABB Inc. and Honeywell’s operations in Canada, will advance concepts and critical technologies for the Thin Ice Clouds and Far … Read more
