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The Canadian Space Agency coordinates all civil, space-related programs on behalf of the Government of Canada. Terms: bit.ly/1KcFPYP (Français )
Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canadaasc-csa.gc.caJoined November 2009

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This week, 2 Canadian studies will take place on the : Space Health and CARDIOBREATH. The Bio-Monitor will collect data to inform these studies. from the UAE proudly wore it just a few weeks ago! Learn more: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/b
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What I'm wearing isn't just any shirt. The Bio-Monitor smart shirt & headband I have on tracks vital health stats such as heart rate, blood pressure & more offering insights into our body's response to microgravity. This technology can be a game-changer for remote healthcare.🩺🔬
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Today, the Canadian Space Agency welcomed UK Minister of science, technology and innovation, George Freeman. International partnerships are paving the way to the stars! 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
UK Minister of science, technology and innovation, George Freeman, with Canadian Space Agency President, Lisa Campbell, astronaut David Saint-Jacques and a replica of Canadarm2 and Dextre.
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LIVE NOW – Astronauts performing a spacewalk outside the to install a roll-out solar array. CSA astronaut is acting as Ground Intra Vehicular, bridging communication between Mission Control and the astronauts in space. 👩‍🚀
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LIVE: Spacewalk with us. Watch as @NASA_Astronauts Steve Bowen and @Astro_Woody install a new roll-out solar array on the @Space_Station, scheduled to start at 9:15am ET. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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It’s Canadian Environment Week! You might recognize this iconic photo, taken by Apollo 8 astronauts in 1968, called “Earthrise” – but did you know it helped ignite the global environmental movement to protect our beautiful planet, and our only home? 🌎#EnviroWeek
Photo entitled "Earthrise" taken during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. Above the lunar horizon, the Earth stands out against the blackness of space.
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The challenge of protecting space infrastructure becomes more complex every day. Canada is pleased to join 's Space Safety Program (S2P) to better address this global challenge.
Two people sitting at a desk signing a document. Behind them is a sign with the acronym “ESA”. Small flags from around the world are on a desk in front of them. From left to right: Steve Iris, Canadian Permanent Delegate to ESA, and Frederic Nordlund, Head of European and External Relations Department.
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These images from ’s Sentinel-2 satellite show the progress of the fires in Sept-Îles, Quebec, between June 3 and 5, 2023. We can see the area of burned vegetation (brown), active fires (orange) and smoke plumes.
Satellite images of the extent of the territory affected by the forest fires in Sept-Îles between June 3 and 5, 2023.
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Quelle chance nous avons de travailler avec des personnes si inspirantes! Meghan MacDonald est l'une de nos collègues qui contribuent au Défi de l'alimentation dans l'espace lointain.
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Dans le dernier blogue d'#ImpactCanada, @memacdonald2 partage son expérience comme fellow en Défis et prix au defi alimentation espace de l'@asc_csa, et ce qu'elle a appris en cours de route. 🚀 ow.ly/WfBi50OGCOv
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We feel so lucky to work with such inspiring people! Meghan MacDonald is one of our colleagues who contributes to the success of the Deep Space Food Challenge.
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In the latest #ImpactCanada blog, @memacdonald2 shares her experience working as a Challenge Prize Fellow at @csa_asc on the @DeepSpaceFood Challenge and the many things she's learned along the way. 🚀 Check it out! ow.ly/6GMw50OGCW7
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REMINDER – Jeremy Hansen will be live tomorrow, June 7, on our Facebook page and YouTube channel at 3:00 p.m. ET to answer your questions.
Photo of CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen with the text “Jeremy Hansen answers your questions! Wednesday, June 7, at 3:00 p.m. ET”
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This isn’t a solar eclipse. 🔴 The smoke particles from #wildfires throughout Canada allow sunlight's longer wavelength colors like red and orange to get through while blocking the shorter wavelengths of yellow, blue and green.
A bright orange sun in the sky.
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This year, in Canada, fires have already ravaged more than 2.7 million hectares of forest which equates to 5 million football fields. These satellite images show the progression of the Barrington fire in Nova Scotia between May 28 and 31.
Two satellite images show the extent of the territory affected by the wildfires in Nova Scotia between May 28 and 31, 2023.
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The CSA is funding space technology development that also makes life better here on Earth. For example, is making solar panels on spacecraft more efficient, which could also help power our communities with clean energy.
Infographic titled  “INVESTING TO PIONEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES” featuring facts, images and a map of Canada.
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The launch of the SpaceX-28 Cargo Ship is now scheduled for today at 11:47am ET. NASA TV coverage will begin at 11:15am ET.
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Five CubeSats from the Canadian CubeSat Project are set to launch to the @Space_Station today! 🛰️ Watch the launch here starting at12:12pm EDT: nasa.gov/nasatv Congratulations to the teams from @usask, @umanitoba, @WesternU, @YorkUniversity and @Concordia!
6 people in white frocks are working on a CubeSat to finalize preparation for launch. Other people are watching in the back.
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This Canadian Environment Week, unearth more about how satellites are valuable tools we can use to increase our knowledge of climate processes and their impacts. 🛰️#EnviroWeek Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, European Space Agency
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CSA astronaut will make history as the first Canadian to go on a mission around the Moon. Join him for a live Q&A on our Facebook page and YouTube channel this Wednesday! What are you hoping to ask Jeremy? Reply to this tweet with your questions!👇👇
Photo of CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen with the text “Jeremy Hansen answers your questions! Wednesday, June 7, at 3:00 p.m. ET”
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The Canadian Lunar Workshop was a success! Speakers shared their expertise on topics such as connected healthcare, lunar plant growth, the analysis of lunar samples, rovers, robotic arms and the lunar economy. 🌙
Picture of a moonset and Earth’s horizon taken from the International Space Station.
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Join us tomorrow at the Montreal Planetarium to celebrate AstroFest! Come enjoy a fun-filled day and night of activities to satisfy your inner (or outer) space nerd! More info: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/events/202
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Did you know that, in the coming years, Canada will send a rover to the Moon? The @csa_asc will bring a prototype of this lunar rover to AstroFest. Rover demos: 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you on June 3 at the Planétarium. calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/astrofest-a-da
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During #Artemis II, the Orion spacecraft will fly approximately 10,400 km beyond the Moon before completing a lunar flyby and returning to Earth! 🌕 From Earth, you can check out the Strawberry Moon, which will reach its peak tomorrow at 11:43 pm ET.
Full moon above a snow-covered mountain with green leaf grass at distance and a pink-hued sky.
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Empowering Indigenous communities with satellite Earth observation! This week, the CSA is building partnerships with NASA and with Australia's Indigenous communities and organizations during the 2023 Indigenous Mapping Workshop. #2023IMW Credit: Canadian Space Agency
This black-and-white mosaic of Australia is a compilation of 165 images taken by RADARSAT-1 from mid-November 2000 to mid-February 2001.
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