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This animation gives an overview of the next operations for the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM), scheduled for June 19-21, 2012. A collaboration between NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, the Robotic Refueling Mission is an experiment on the exterior of the International Space Station that uses Dextre, the Station’s Canadian-built robotic handyman, to test the technologies, tools and techniques that could be used to service …
Read More »Preparing for Emergencies on the International Space Station
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Chris Hadfield and his colleagues Roman Romanenko and Tom Marshburn take part in simulated emergencies conducted in an International Space Station (ISS) mock-up at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. They will be a part of Expedition 34/35, a long-duration mission on board the ISS that launches in December 2012.
Read More »Is There a Future for Space-Based Solar Power?
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Read More »Canadian Space Agency Launches Photo Contest with Astronaut Chris Hadfield
Astronaut Chris Hadfiled virtually visited 10 museum and science centre’s across Canada yesterday to announce a first of its kind contest in Canada by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The contest called the ‘Chris Hadfield World Tour Photo Challenge‘ is a photo contest for the general public.
Read More »Venus Thrills Canadians and Millions of People Around the Earth
It is one of those rare events that captures the imagination of people around the Earth for more than a few minutes. While the headlines were filled with what is considered newsworthy yesterday, people around the world took the time, if the weather permitted, and location, to view an event most will likely never see again.
Read More »Today is your Last Chance to see the Transit of Venus Until 2117
Today Venus will cross the face of the sun – as seen from Earth beginning at 6:09 PM EDT. These transits are rare – they occur in pairs and only every century or so. The last transit was in 2004. So today is your last chance to see the transit of Venus until 2117. Events will occur across the country. We will broadcast live the …
Read More »In the Absence of Government Leadership Canada’s Space Sector Faces Uncertain Future
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Read More »SpaceRef Space Quarterly Magazine June Issue Released
The latest edition of Space Quarterly magazine is new available. Highlights of our Canadian edition include a look at Canada’s space policy and budget what the cuts could mean for Canadian programs.
Read More »MacLean Highlights Northern Challenges
Recently Canadian Space Agency President Steve MacLean delivered the keynote speech for the 2012 Canadian Hydrographic Conference in Niagara Falls. The theme touched on the challenges for Canada in dealing with a warmer Arctic where the Northwest Passage could be clear of ice during summer within 25 years.
Read More »Canadarm to be Used to Capture and Berth SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft
After its successful launch yesterday atop the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Dragon spacecraft is currently in orbit making its way for a rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday morning at 8:06 a.m. at a distance of 2.5 km below the ISS. At that time, and before the capture and berthing take place, the Dragon spacecraft will perform a series of tests …
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