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On 18-20 May 2011, the 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions & Technologies (SFFMT) will be held in the John H. Chapman Space Center of the Canadian Space Agency in St-Hubert Qubec.

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Meeting: 7:30 pm, October 14th, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Title of Talk: “Our Cosmic Journey – The Importance of Mineral Exploration, Discovery and Development”

This biennial event, hosted by the Canadian Alumni of the International Space University (CAISU), aims at promoting space awareness among students, young professionals, and the community in general. This year, participants at NSAW will be immersed in a dynamic and interdisciplinary setting focused on the theme: “ISS to Commercialization: Canada’s Future Space Contributions”.

Where: University of Western Ontario – Center for Planetary Science and Exploration Dates: September 7th-15th, 2010 Web site: http://planetsci.uwo.ca/Graduate/ShortCourse2010.html Course Description (PLANETSC 9602) This is an intensive 7-day modular course on planetary science. The focus of the course will be on the fundamental processes that have shaped the terrestrial planets and their moons, and asteroids. Particular emphasis will be placed on investigations of the Moon, …

Event: June CSS Lecture Night:Developing and marketing a space-oriented product Start Time: Wednesday, June 2 at 7:30pm End Time: Wednesday, June 2 at 9:30pm Where: Canadian Air And Space Museum To see more details and RSVP.

Come join the Canadian Space Commerce Association on July 8th for it’s Bi-Monthly meeting. Meetings are held in a private room at Fionn MacCool’s, 21 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto. After informal networking, enjoy a short talk given by one of your guest presenters.

Dr. Lynn Rothschild from the NASA Ames Research Centre will be presenting “Life in Extreme Environments” on Friday March 26th, 2010 in Somerville House, room 3345 followed by a reception at Michael’s Garden. Life in Extreme Environments Lecture with Dr. Lynn Rothschild Date: Friday, March 26, 7-8 pm Venue: The University of Western Ontario, Somerville House, Room 3345

Steve MacLean, President of the Canadian Space Agency, will be at the University of Western Ontario on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Conron Hall (University College 224) to present his lecture “It is Rocket Science,” which addresses the idea that we have only begun to explore the potential of space, and the research done today sets a foundation for future generations to build …

ASTRO 2010 is the 15thin the series of CASI Astronautics conferences that take place every two years. The theme selected for ASTRO’10 will bring together the Canadian space community to explore how we can work together to address pressing issues impacting our quality of life in three areas of great concern – safety and security, the environment, and the economy. May 4 – 6, Westin …

In agreeing to review My Dream of Stars: From Daughter of Iran to Space Pioneer by Anousheh Ansari with Homer Hickam, I was not sure if Anousheh’s story would captivate me or not. I had met Anousheh at Yuri’s Night at NASA Ames on April 12, 2007, seven months after her journey to the International Space Station. At that time I knew little about her …