The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) this week released a Request for Information (RFI) for the proposed Quantum Encryption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) mission.
Read More »SEDS Canada Reduced Gravity Experiment Flights Underway
Of the 21 university teams that entered the Canadian Reduced Gravity Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-RGX), four will get a chance to fly to their microgravity experiments today thanks to the collaboration between Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) Canada, the National Research Council and the Canadian Space Agency.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency Issues RFP for Space Astronomy LiteBIRD Satellite Mission
The Canadian Space Agency has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a Mission Contribution Study for the Japanese led LiteBIRD satellite as part of its ongoing effort to support the space astronomy communities decadal plan of 2010, since revised in 2016.
Read More »New Canadian Astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Sidey Answer Your Questions
New astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Sidey along with Jeremy Hansen and Minister Bains, who acted as the moderator, answer questions at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters this morning.
Read More »Canadian Space Pioneer Garry M. Lindberg Appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada
When you think of the Canadarm you should at least remember one name associated with the historic Canadian program, Garry M. Lindberg. Mr. Lindberg was the project manager of the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS), or Canadarm. On Friday, June 30, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada announced that Mr. Lindberg would be appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for his work …
Read More »Canada’s Two Newest Astronauts Announced
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s two newest astronauts, Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey, at Canada celebrations in Ottawa today.
Read More »SpaceQ Podcast Episode 4 – Gears, Transmissions and Moon Rovers, the ODG Story
My guest today is Peter Visscher, Chief Technology Officer at Ontario Drive and Gear.
Read More »On Canada’s 150th Birthday the Prime Minister will Announce Canada’s Next Two Astronauts
The Canadian Space Agency announced this morning that Prime Minister Trudeau will announce Canada’s next two astronauts at Canada Day festivities in Ottawa as the nation celebrates 150 years of confederation.
Read More »New Canadian Space Strategy Delayed
Canada’s new space strategy will not be unveiled this month as previously expected, but will be delayed until later this summer or early fall, multiple sources tell SpaceQ.
Read More »The Dream of Becoming an Astronaut: Part 3
The Canadian Space Agency has released the third video of a three part series of videos where five of the remaining astronaut candidates share their thoughts on the inspiration that made them dream of becoming an astronaut and to pursue that dream.
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