Tag Archives: Astronauts

The first iteration of the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Brain Hack initiative for students draws upon a theme they likely know well – mental health and isolation.

As the longest serving astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency  — he was selected in May 2009  — former CF-18 fighter pilot Col. Jeremy Hansen has fulfilled many duties in support of the CSA and NASA. 

On April 12 Let’s Talk Science in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency presented a virtual symposium titled Let’s Talk Lunar: Exploring the Moon – People, Technology and Ethics for a New Frontier.

Bjarni Tryggvason passed away yesterday at the age of 76 and in the words of his friend and fellow Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, “he was a pioneer, a superb engineer and test pilot, and a beloved friend. As one of Canada’s first astronauts, Bjarni paved the way for all that have followed.”

“No-one in company history has ever been pregnant!” Julia Gibson’s remark on employee diversity was one of the highlights of the panel on the Zenith Canada Pathways Fellowship.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Minister François-Philippe Champagne recently spent 45 minutes recently talking with Canada’s four astronauts and Canadian Space Agency president Lisa Campbell. This was followed by a questions and Answer (Q&A) session moderated by the Minister with questions from the public.

It’s that time of year again where we look back at the top Canadian space stories of the year. To say that 2020 was a remarkable year would be an understatement. The year started out full of promise and optimism, but was quickly overshadowed by the pandemic.

Tim Kopra, a former Army Colonel, helicopter pilot, NASA astronaut and International Space Station Commander, has joined MDA as the Vice President, Robotics and Space Operations. Kopra joins MDA from Blue Bear Capital where he was a partner and advisor. According to the MDA press release, Blue Bear Capital, a private equity firm, “invests in high-growth technology companies and start-ups across the energy, infrastructure and …

After more than two years of training, Canada’s newest astronaut recruits are ready to get in line for spaceflight opportunities, and those opportunities could see one or both on a mission to the moon someday.

This week on the Terranauts podcast we have a very special guest, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.