Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement: “Canada will make history when CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen flies around the Moon as part of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since the Apollo missions over 50 years ago. Our country will be only the second country to ever send … Read more
Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell issued a statement: “A remarkable week has concluded at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney, Australia, where global leaders from the space sector came together to explore the latest developments in space science, technology, and policy. Technological innovation, sustainability and international collaboration were at the heart of the … Read more
During the International Astronautical Congress, Canadian Space Agency president Lisa Campbell announced that the CSA is awarding $13.2 million to support 19 projects led by 17 Canadian companies and research organizations from across the country to support the development of space technologies. Many of these technologies are dual-use, meaning they are applicable to both civilian and defence needs and can … Read more
At the 76th International Astronautical Congress, Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency, announced a $5 million investment in innovative solutions using satellite data to tackle biodiversity challenges. 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 … Read more
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. These recent findings were published in Nature, in a paper … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced close to $2.8 million in research grants to 14 Canadian post‑secondary institutions. 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.) announced $14.6 million in contracts to advance the development of Canada’s new lunar utility rover, a key step toward supporting astronaut operations and infrastructure on the Moon. Over the next 18 months, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, MDA Space, and Mission Control will conduct studies to explore … Read more
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. The meeting reaffirmed the countries’ longstanding cooperation on space initiatives, including the International Space Station and Earth observation. Campbell also took … Read more
In response to Canada’s vibrant space sector’s need for continued access to specialized space testing services in Canada, the Government of Canada announced that MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation (MDA Space) will be taking over the operations of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Canadian … Read more
Several technologies funded by the Canadian Space Agency under the Space Technology Development Program will be launched into space by SpaceX. Contact asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca.
