NASA announced that 286 proposals were selected for observation time during James Webb Space Telescope’s first year of operations. An international collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agenc, the Webb telescope will allow researchers to study every phase in cosmic history, from the first light after the big bang and the formation of stellar systems … Read more
Under the smartWhales initiative, the Government of Canada is investing $5.3 million in five companies to advance innovative solutions that could enhance Canada’s ability to detect and monitor the presence of these whales in Canadian waters and predict their movements. smartWhales is another example of actions the Government of Canada is taking to try to reduce the risk … Read more
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. All Canadian innovators are invited to submit a design concept for their food production technology by July 30, 2021. … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) 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. This mission, planned to launch in 2023, positions Canada to make history as … Read more
The Government of Canada is helping Canadian companies take full advantage of the opportunities enabled by space. Under the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) smartEarth initiative, 16 companies across Canada are receiving contributions to advance research and development (R&D) projects that will develop approaches to maximize the use of Earth observation data with advanced disruptive technologies. The full release … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency awarded $3.3 million in contributions to support the demonstration of two lunar technology payloads and their launch to the Moon. The demonstrations are: Ontario company Canadensys Aerospace Corporation will develop, launch and test a lightweight and energy-efficient 360° camera that will capture stunning panoramic images of the lunar surface. Quebec-based NGC Aerospace Ltd. will demonstrate a planetary navigation … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency is working with national and international partners to write the next chapter of space exploration—sending humans to more distant destinations like the Moon and Mars. The CSA proudly joined other space agencies – NASA, the Australian Space Agency, the Italian Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, the Luxembourg Space Agency, the … Read more
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 exciting next chapter of Mars exploration. The Canadian Space Agency is funding Dr. Chris Herd, professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta, who is … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced Canada intends to enter into a contract with Brampton, Ont.-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc. to build Canadarm3. This smart robotic system is Canada’s contribution to the United States-led Lunar Gateway for the Artemis program, the next major international collaboration in human space exploration. The development … Read more
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded seven contracts worth a total of $4.36 million to five companies and one university to advance concepts for nano- and micro-rovers, as well as autonomous science instruments. These advancements will serve as the first steps towards landing and conducting Canadian science on the surface of the Moon. The full release is available … Read more
