Voting opens for name of future Canadian lunar rover

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Longueuil – From November 20 to December 20, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is inviting Canadians to have their say on the name of the first Canadian lunar rover. For the first time, a Canadian rover will explore the Moon. It will help in the international search for water ice, a key component needed for the future of human space exploration. Canadensys is currently developing and testing the …

Canada’s greener operations at Canadian Space Agency 

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Longueuil – The Government of Canada is leading by example by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient and clean growth economy. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, was at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, to announce 2 new Greening Government Fund (GGF) projects, and to provide an …

Canadian technologies heading to Moon

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Longueuil – Earlier, Intuitive Machines-1 (IM-1) mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Canadian technologies. IM‑1, developed under the Artemis program, is headed to the Moon. If the landing is successful, these will be the first Canadian technologies to be operated on the Moon since the Apollo missions. As part of this mission, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation is expected to demonstrate its …

Women in space: UN, Canada to host international meeting

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Longueuil – From October 30 to November 2, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will be cohosting the fourth Space4Women expert meeting, which aims to promote and advance gender equality in the space sector. On November 3, the CSA will be hosting a panel featuring four experts in the global space community to discuss the highlights from the week’s meetings. They will …

OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample on its way to Earth!

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Longueuil – On September 24, 2023, NASA‘s OSIRIS-REx mission will deliver a sample of asteroid Bennu on Earth. Analyzing the sample could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system’s history, how our planet formed, and possibly the origin of water and life on Earth. Sample return Media interested in interviews with Canadian experts, including members of the Canadian science team, contacted the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Media Relations Office …

Supporting innovation efforts at Centre de technologies avancées BRP

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Advanced technology centre to receive over $850,000 in financial assistance from CED to contribute to the green transition of Quebec’s economy. Sherbrooke – SMEs have a key role to play in ensuring Quebec’s economy makes the environmental transition. They seek to innovate and grow by becoming more competitive in a greener world. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament …