Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) 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. The full release is available online. Call 450-926-4370.
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) issued a statement on the 2023 United Nations/Canada Space4Women Expert Meeting: “Canada is leading efforts to ensure that space is accessible and inclusive to all. As the space industry evolves rapidly, we must continue our efforts to empower women and girls to pursue careers in the … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced an investment of $1.012 billion over the next 15 years for RADARSAT+, an initiative aimed at ensuring continuous, efficient, and sustainable access to critical and high-quality Earth observation data for Canada. The full release is available online. Call 450-926-4370.
On Sept. 24, an asteroid sample collected as part of 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. The full release is available online. Call 450-926-4370.
On Aug. 12, the Canadian Space Agency will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of Canadian satellite SCISAT. This satellite helps study the ozone layer and the substances that deplete it, better understand the factors involved in climate change, and detect atmospheric pollutants that impact air quality. Originally intended to last two years, SCISAT has been … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded $16 million in funding to 27 Canadian companies, including 25 SMEs. These funds were awarded through the Space Technology Development Program, which supports innovation for the growth of the Canadian space sector. Call 450-926-4370.
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 to develop innovative applications using satellite data as part of the Port of Montreal expansion in Contrecœur. On behalf of the CSA, PSPC has awarded four research and development contracts, totalling $4 million, to the following … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced that Jeremy Hansen will be the first CSA astronaut to fly around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. The full release is available online. Call 450-926-4370.
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced that an amount of $6.8 million has been awarded to Canadian companies to help satisfy Canada’s future needs for satellite imagery. Key technologies developed under 10 R&D contracts will increase the power of the radar, enable higher resolution images and intelligent anomaly detection, improve measurements of sea-ice thickness, and more. The full … Read more
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography 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. The Canadian Space Agency contributed a key component: a set of extended interaction klystrons. This … Read more
