Canadian Space Agency
Retired General Walter Natynczyk Tasked to Lead the Canadian Space Agency 
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General (Retired) Walter John Natynczyk
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.
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Canadian Space Agency
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.
Canadian Satellite Design Challenge
Space Concordia Cubesat Could Fly via ESA Program
For the Space Concordia team which won the inaugural Canadian Satellite Design Challenge (CSDC) last fall the cooperative agreement between Canada and the European Space Agency (ESA) could pave the way to have their Cubesat flown.
Canadian Space Agency
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.
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Webcast: Canada Welcomes Home Astronaut Chris Hadfield
Chris Alexander, Member of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield will meet with media to discuss Hadfield's five-month mission.
Earth
Fires in Northern Saskatchewan
NASA's Aqua satellite collected this natural-color image with the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer, MODIS, instrument on June 05, 2013. Actively burning areas, detected by MODIS's thermal bands, are outlined in red. All three fires noted here are more than 100 hectares in size (>247 acres).
Google Lunar X Prize
Lunar X Prize Entrant Moon Express to Carry Telescope
Clear, dark skies, a simple telescope, and a solid support for your telescope are all you need to discover the universe. The surface of the Moon would be an excellent place to set up camp and stargaze. Too bad the Moon has been so unreachable by private citizens, at least, until now.
NASA
Toronto Team Receives Honorable Mention at the International Space Apps Challenge
The International Space Apps Challenge was an overwhelming success as over 9000 participants in 83 cities spent a weekend creating 770 applications. In the Best Use of Data category the Canadian entry from Toronto, Aurora Localization, received an Honorable Mention.
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Chris Hadfield's Post-landing Interview with NASA
During a sit down interview with NASA's Public Affairs Manager Rob Navias, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield reflects on the success and circumstances of his five-month long-duration mission.
Canadian Space Agency
First Post Landing News Conference with Chris Hadfield
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Quantum Computer Coup for Canadian Company D-Wave Systems
Canadian Space Agency
CSA to Webcast Chris Hadfield First Post Landing Press Conference (Updated)
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Chris Hadfield and Crewmates Land Safely in Kazakhstan
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Chris Hadfield Space Oddity Music Video
Canadian Space Agency
Canada Appears Unwilling to Pay for Astronaut Access to the Space Station
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Chris Hadfield to Return to Earth on May 13
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Chris Hadfield Leads Thousands in Song On Music Monday
Canadian Space Agency
Original Space Shuttle Canadarm now on display in Ottawa (video)
Canadian Space Agency
Controlling the ISS
Government of Canada
Canada's New $5 Bill Unveiled In Space
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Chris' Kitchen: Dessert in Space
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Water Recycling on the ISS
Calendar
- 19 Jun: Subcommittee on Space Hearing NASA Authorization Act of 2013
- 19 Jun: Subcommittee on Space Hearing - NASA Authorization Act of 2013
- 19 Jun: Robotics Vehicle and Graphics Simulation Industry Day
- 19 Jun: STA Lunch WIth Sen. Bill Nelson
- 19 Jun: Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering
- 20 Jun: NASA Applied Sciences Advisory Committee Meeting
- 23 Jun: 2013 Space Cryogenics Workshop
- 23 Jun: Gordon Conference on Origins of Solar Systems
- 24 Jun: Crossing the boundaries in Planetary Atmospheres from Earth to Exoplanets
- 25 Jun: Summer Course: Molecules in Space
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Canadian Space Agency
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.
Canadian Space Agency
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.
MDA
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.
Canadian Space Summit
Enabling Activities to Enhance Future Cooperative Space Exploration
Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund of the Space Policy Institute in Washington discussed space policy and Canada's role as an international partner in space exploration at the 2012 Canadian Space Summit.
Astronomy
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.
Budget 2012
Canadian Space Sector Faces New Reality Post Budget
It should not have come as a surprise, after all everyone had been warned for months that the budget would see cuts. The fact that the government is spinning the cuts as "savings" still doesn't change the facts, this budget is a tough one for many and in particular the space sector.
Commercial Space
Prospecting the Solar System
What was once in the realm of science fiction is slowly transitioning to reality. A reality that has many challenges ahead before any reward, let alone, the creation of a sustaining industry. That industry is the exploitation of resources of the near-earth vicinity including the moon and asteroids.
Neptec
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.
Space Quarterly
The Defence and Security Applications of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission
The following article is a free sample from the current issue of Space Quarterly Magazine. It is our hope that if you enjoy this article you will consider subscribing to the magazine.
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By Eric Choi: On January 9, 2013, the Federal Government announced it will proceed with the implementation phase of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM). Initially conceived almost a decade ago, the long-awaited announcement meant that the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and its partners in government and industry can finally complete one of the most important Canadian space projects of this decade.
International Space Station
How Canada and NASA Work Together to Support the ISS
NASA Public Affairs Officer Kelly Humphries interviews Tim Braithwaite, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Liaison Office Manager. The CSA Liaison Office is a small office at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and the manager works with the space station program to ensure the agencies are working and communicating effectively together.
European Space Agency
Canadian Scientists Offered Opportunity to Participate with European Mission to Jupiter
The European Space Agency (ESA) has offered international scientists - including Canadians - the opportunity to propose scientific payloads for the JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission. The deadline for submission is October 15, 2012.
