MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) has contracted SpaceX to launch Canada’s RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM), which consists of three satellites, on a Falcon 9 rocket sometime in 2018.
Read More »CSA: Prepping of a Balloon Launch
This video provided by the Canadian Space Agency demonstrates the different steps involved in the preparation of a stratospheric balloon launch. The images were filmed at the Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base, in Ontario, Canada.
Read More »Jeremy Hansen Sets out for Geology Field Training on Devon Island
CSA Astronaut Jeremy Hansen explains why astronauts perform geology field training in remote areas and describes his upcoming expedition to Devon Island. Hansen will be in this High Arctic region July 16-25, 2013, accompanying Western University’s Dr. Osinski and his team from the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration as they study an impact crater.
Read More »The Next-Generation Canadarm
The Next Generation Canadarm project showcases unique Canadian robotic hardware and software technology designed to support future space missions and repairing and refueling existing satellites.
Read More »Retired General Walter Natynczyk Tasked to Lead the Canadian Space Agency
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that General (Retired) Walter John Natynczyk, former Chief of the Defence Staff, is to become the President of the Canadian Space Agency, effective August 6, 2013.
Read More »Video: Chris Hadfield Announces his Retirement from the Canadian Space Agency
CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield announced his impending retirement during his first visit to CSA headquarters since his return from five-months aboard the International Space Station.
Read More »Chris Hadfield to Leave the Canadian Space Agency
During an event at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters today celebrating Chris Hadfield’s remarkable 5 month trip aboard the International Space Station Hadfield announced he was the leaving the Canadian Space Agency effective July 3rd to pursue other professional challenges.
Read More »First Post Landing News Conference with Chris Hadfield
Today Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield answered questions from the media in his first news conference since returning to Earth after his five month long stay aboard the International Space Station.
Read More »CSA to Webcast Chris Hadfield First Post Landing Press Conference (Updated)
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will webcast Chris Hadfield’s first news conference tomorrow since his return from his five month stay on the International Space Station. Users will be able to watch the webcast on the CSA web site if the webcast is not overloaded.
Read More »Canada Appears Unwilling to Pay for Astronaut Access to the Space Station
Today marks the end of one of Canada’s astronauts greatest achievements, but also marks the beginning of a long hiatus for Canadian astronauts in space.
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