Planetary geologist and crater expert Gordon Osinski of Western University was travelling in a remote area when he heard the historic news.
Read More »CAN-SBX Student Team Overcomes Wildfire Threat to Perform Stratospheric Radiation Research
The 2023 season of the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Design Challenge (CAN-SBX) concluded last week at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base in Timmins, Ontario as part of this year’s CSA/CNES stratospheric balloon campaign.
Read More »‘Twister’ Made Real – Hailsonde Sensors Fly Into Alberta Storm in Hollywood-like Moment
A red Jeep skids nearby a menacing tornado. Moments later, a science team hops out with a bunch of flying sensors they hope to inject inside. They then speed off to shelter to await the results.
Read More »CSA Balloon Base Gets Payload Facility Upgrade
The Canadian Space Agency’s Stratospheric Balloon Base in Timmins opened a new payload integration facility on Thursday, doubling its capacity and reinforcing its position as a premiere location for stratospheric science. As detailed in earlier SpaceQ coverage of the CSA’s STRATOS program, the Timmins base is a key international hub for study of the stratosphere. Started ten years ago in conjunction with the Centre National …
Read More »CSA Announces $1.7M for Lunar Gateway Science Studies
The Canadian Space Agency has announced over $1.7 million in new funding for concept studies related to scientific research that may be performed on the Artemis Program’s Lunar Gateway station. This follows a Request for Proposals in December of 2022.
Read More »Could Artemis 4 be the Program’s First Moon-landing Mission, Carrying a Canadian?
There might be a shakeup coming to the Artemis program, and it would put Canada on the front seat of a moon landing if it happens. 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 »Canadian Space Agency Preparing for Another Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program RFP
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is preparing to post another Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program request for proposals and has issued a reminder through Twitter of its letter of interest (LOI) notice which is due by August 22.
Read More »Latest ISS Cargo Resupply Mission Brings Replacement for Bio-Monitor Wearables
Tuesday nights successful resupply launch to the International Space Station carried replacement materials for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Bio-Monitor wearables science investigation.
Read More »GHGSat Takes Part in White House Methane Summit
GHGSat was invited to take part in the White House Methane Summit held this past Wednesday which is yet another indication on the progress they’ve made in providing useful emissions data from space.
Read More »Canada to Contribute to the Ariel Space Telescope Which Will Study the Atmospheres of Exoplanets
The Canadian Space Agency has announced it will contribute to the unique European Space Agency led Ariel space telescope which will examine the atmospheres of about 1000 exoplanets.
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