A year in the planning and his last public event before returning Earth, astronaut Chris Hadfield today will sing along with students gathered at the Ontario Science Centre for Music Monday. They will perform Is Somebody Singing (I.S.S.), a song Hadfield co-wrote with Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, which was commissioned by the Coalition for Music Education and CBC Music.
Read More »Original Space Shuttle Canadarm now on display in Ottawa (video)
On May 2, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, unveiled the permanent Canadarm display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield assisted in the inauguration of the exhibit from orbit as Commander of the International Space Station – a role made possible due in part to the contributions of the Canadarm.
Read More »Controlling the ISS
How do you control the International Space Station, a ship the size of five hockey rinks? And from where? CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield answers these questions from inside the heart of the matter.
Read More »Radarsat 1 stricken by technical failure
Radarsat 1 has experienced a technical anomaly on orbit which may leave it permanently impaired.
Read More »Budget 2013 – Space Sector: Please Hold a Little Longer
The government is pretty much in status quo mode after delivering today’s budget, at least for the space sector. The message was simple, we’re examining the recommendations of the Aerospace Review and we’ll get back to you.
Read More »MDA Satellite Contract Move Infuriates Government
In a move that has blindsided the government, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) is considering not subcontracting a significant piece of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) to Magellan Aerospace as was expected.
Read More »Neptec Design Group wins contract to develop cameras for ESA's ExoMars Program
Neptec Design Group announced that it has signed a contract with Astrium UK Limited for the design and build of navigation cameras for the ExoMars Rover.
Read More »Original Shuttle Canadarm to be Displayed at Museum in Ottawa
Reversing a decision made in 2011 to display the first Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (RMS or ‘Canadarm’) at its headquarters in St Hubert, the Canadian Space Agency(CSA) has announced that the arm will go on display in Ottawa.
Read More »Critical Canadian Satellites Set for Launch
On Monday morning at 7:26 a.m. EST an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India with four Canadian built satellites and three other satellites.
Read More »Gilles Leclerc to be Named Interim President of the Canadian Space Agency
SpaceRef has learned that Gilles Leclerc, who was the Director General, Space Exploration, has been named the interim President of the Canadian Space Agency. Leclerc replaces Steve MacLean who served his last day today.
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