At 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC) the powerful Ariane 5 rocket lifted off from its tropical launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana with the James Webb Space Telescope safely nestled within its fairing. It takes with it the hopes of thousands of people from 14 countries who contributed to this mission, a mission designed to expand our knowledge of the universe.
Read More »A look at the Canadian Space Agency’s Deep Space Food Challenge
If humanity is to explore the Moon and beyond with long-duration astronaut missions, then we’ll need to learn how to grow food in different environments beyond Earth.
Read More »CASTOR telescope concept update
The Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) has provided an update on the CASTOR telescope concept, a major telescope project the Canadian astronomy community had identified in its decadal report.
Read More »NRC signs 2 year deal to continue cooperation in the Square Kilometer Array
The Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) has posted an update on Canada’s involvement in the Square Kilometer Array (SKA).
Read More »What’s the difference between the Hubble and James Webb telescopes?
NASA, ESA and the Canadian Space Agency prefer that people think of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, not its replacement. Why is that, and what’s the difference between the two?
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency unveils the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge
In collaboration with Impact Canada, the Canadian Space Agency today announced the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge which will distribute up to $2.85 million.
Read More »The CSA is looking for input on the future of the space exploration program
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has issued a request for proposals from the space exploration community. Specifically, the “objective of the work is to engage space exploration topical teams to produce a consensus report.”
Read More »Canadian astronaut asks community for input on suborbital research opportunities
One of Canada's astronauts is asking researchers to provide their ideas for potential future suborbital research flights. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Canada readies for new space science with Webb telescope launch
Just weeks before the James Webb Space Telescope is finally expected to get to space, Canadian investigators provided a preview of the instruments and the science they expected to see.
Read More »Canadian Deep Food Space Challenge semi-finalists emphasize biodiversity in entries
From insects to microalgae, the semi-finalists of the Canadian Deep Space Food Challenge are offering a range of ideas to sustainably feed astronauts of the future.
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