Canadian Space Agency (CSA) flight controllers in St Hubert continue to try to regain communication with Radarsat-1 after an anomaly forced it into a safe mode March 29th. Flight controllers were working through a recovery procedure when contact with the spacecraft was lost.
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 »Chris Hadfield on How Astronauts Shave in Space
How do astronauts shave in space? ISS Commander Chris Hadfield demonstrates.
Read More »Yuri's Night to be Celebrated Across Canada
The Yuri’s Night celebration on April 12 will be marked at several places across Canada. This annual “World Space Party” is growing in popularity. Yuri’s Night is a celebration of humanity’s achievements in space, with hundreds of parties and events held around the world each April.
Read More »Canada to Participate in International Space Apps Challenge
Teams in Toronto and Winnipeg will participate in the 2nd International Space Apps Challenge April 20-21.
Read More »Plans for 2014 International Astronautical Congress in Toronto Emerge
The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute(CASI) has released initial plans for the 65th International Astronautical Congress which is being held in Toronto in 2014.
Read More »Canadian Astronomers Reveal Surprising New Portrait of the Early Universe
Canadian astronomers are part of the international team that released results from the Planck Space Telescope Thursday. Results include an improved map of the most ancient light in the Universe, showing that it is slightly older than previously thought, expanding more slowly and that there is more matter than known before.
Read More »Next Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Underway
The second offering of the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge (CSDC) is well underway. Teams from across the country met recently to participate in workshop and mission concept presentations.
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.
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