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2019-07-20 - On July 20, 2019, 50 years after the first historic steps on the Moon, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts David Saint-Jacques (at the Montreal Science Centre) and Robert Thirsk (at the Ontario Science Centre) connect by video link to discuss the proud history and unfolding future of human space exploration. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2019-07-15 - Canada's contribution to the Lunar Gateway will be a smart robotic system which includes a next-generation robotic arm known as Canadarm3, as well as equipment, and specialized tools. Using cutting-edge software and advances in artificial intelligence, this highly-autonomous system will be able to maintain, repair and inspect the Gateway, capture visiting vehicles, relocate Gateway modules, help astronauts during spacewalks, and enable science both in lunar orbit and on the surface of the Moon. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canada's role in Moon exploration: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/canada-role.asp The Lunar Gateway: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/lunar-gateway.asp Moon exploration: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_rnrz6d68

2019-07-12 - Fifty years ago, Canadian expertise made humanity’s first steps on the Moon possible. Now, Canadian astronauts reflect on that incredible lunar legacy, and look ahead to a future when Canadian astronauts could one day participate in a Moon mission. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, Héroux-Devtek) Useful Links Canada's role in Moon exploration: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/canada-role.asp The Lunar Gateway: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/lunar-gateway.asp Moon exploration: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_mx7pigjh

2019-07-10 - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, was at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to welcome Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his first visit to CSA headquarters since returning to Earth. Before an audience of CSA employees and young Canadians, David Saint Jacques talked about his mission and answered questions from young people. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2019-07-02 - This video highlights the launch milestones of Canada's RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM), which took off on June 12, 2019 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The constellation of three satellites will provide daily images of Canada's vast territory and maritime approaches, as well as images of the Arctic, up to four times a day. It will have daily access to 90 per cent of the world's surface. The RCM is also equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS), allowing improved detection and tracking of ships, including those conducting illegal fishing. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, SpaceX) Useful Links RADARSAT Constellation: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/ Canada's next-generation RADARSAT satellite constellation successfully launches to space: https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2019/06/canadas-next-generation-radarsat-satellite-constellation-successfully-launches-to-space.html Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_w108ucrh

2019-06-28 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers questions from media during his first press conference since his return to Earth. Natalie Hirsch (CSA exercise and nutrition specialist) and Raffi Kuyumjian (CSA flight surgeon) are also taking part in the conference. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-06-26 - David Saint-Jacques and crewmates, Anne McClain (NASA) and Oleg Kononenko (Roscosmos), return to Earth after 204 days aboard the International Space Station. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_6e5jbrv9

2019-06-24 - The Expedition 58/59 crew – David Saint-Jacques (CSA), Anne McClain (NASA) and Oleg Kononenko (Roscosmos) – returns to Earth after 204 days aboard the International Space Station. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-06-24 - The Expedition 58/59 crewmembers – David Saint-Jacques (CSA), Anne McClain (NASA) and Oleg Kononenko (Roscosmos) begin their return to Earth with the undocking of their Soyuz capsule from the International Space Station. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-06-24 - Astronauts aboard the International Space Station participate in the farewells and hatch closure ceremony of the Expedition 58/59 crew: David Saint-Jacques (CSA), Anne McClain (NASA) and Oleg Kononenko (Roscosmos). Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-06-21 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques and Oleg Kononenko (Roscosmos) make sure that the Soyuz systems are working well as part of their preparations for returning to Earth. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_szml89y1

2019-06-21 - In space, astronauts lose muscle mass and bone density. It is important to monitor their health, and weighing them regularly is one of the ways to do it. Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques shows us how astronauts weigh themselves in microgravity. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_o0sjkhn2

2019-06-19 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers questions from media during his last press conference in orbit before his return to Earth. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-06-18 - Wayfinding, a Canadian study led by researchers from the University of Calgary, takes a closer look at the changes in astronauts’ brains caused by weightlessness in the space environment. Astronauts like the CSA’s David Saint-Jacques are helping gather data that could lead to the development of new preparation and recovery strategies for missions to more distant destinations. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Wayfinding: How space flight affects astronauts' brains: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/wayfinding.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_27qcrve2

2019-06-17 - After more than six months in space, David Saint-Jacques prepares to return to Earth on June 24, 2019. The CSA astronaut has already started packing. Part of his personal belongings were aboard the Dragon spacecraft that left the ISS on June 3. Here is what is in his luggage. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_rm57ih8a

2019-06-13 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques explains how water is recycled aboard the International Space Station. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_n9vv36wo

2019-06-14 - Here is what it looks like to get a haircut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques cuts NASA astronaut Nick Hague’s hair, while chatting with NASA astronaut Christina Koch. The preferred tool: hair clippers connected to a vacuum device which captures the hair clippings and prevents them from floating away! (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Personal Hygiene in Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/personal-hygiene-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_zqzawru8

2019-06-13 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques takes advantage of microgravity to play with water and shows us how it behaves in space. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_64fefcc8

2019-06-12 - During UNIS Montreal (French WE Day) in February 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques shared his perspective of Earth from space, live from the International Space Station. He also talked about work he is doing to improve our quality of life on Earth through science experiments that he is conducting in orbit. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_bh2e006t

2019-06-12 - The three satellites of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) will be deployed in space following the launch from the Vandenberg Air Force Base, in California. The satellites will scan our country and its waters daily to help manage our environment and waters. This important data will: help ships navigate safely through Arctic waters, monitor our ecosystems and assist first responders when disasters strike. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, SpaceX

2019-06-12 - The three satellites of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) will be launched from at the Vandenberg Air Force Base, in California. The satellites will scan our country and its waters daily to help manage our environment and waters. This important data will: help ships navigate safely through Arctic waters, monitor our ecosystems and assist first responders when disasters strike. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, SpaceX

2019-06-10 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques takes time to talk on the phone from the cupola of the International Space Station. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Relaxing in Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/relaxing-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_dnnzs62t

2019-06-10 - To add variety to the standard Space Station menu, crew members can request a selection of some of their favourite foods. This chili is very appreciated by David Saint-Jacques, since it is inspired by his wife’s recipe! Would you like to make it yourself? Discover the recipe here: asc-csa.gc.ca/spacechili Enjoy! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Eating In Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/eating-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_yfaymn2v

2019-06-10 - To add variety to the standard Space Station menu, crew members can request a selection of some of their favourite foods. David Saint-Jacques enjoys a special chili, inspired by his wife's con caribou* chili recipe. *Caribou is replaced by bison in this space version. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Eating In Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/eating-in-space.asp Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_vuqmzo9n

2019-06-07 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques talks about the importance of the water cycle on Earth and explains how this system is replicated on the International Space Station. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_toa5mt0v

2019-06-07 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques tests a prototype of a space rowing machine and encourages elite rowers preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_m9llzdtz

2019-06-04 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers questions from students of Kiluutaq School, located in Umiujaq, in northern Quebec. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-06-02 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques is proud to represent Canada from the Space station. Good luck tonight! (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield - Mission: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition34-35/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_tl5pjadb

2019-05-31 - Since David Saint-Jacques boarded the International Space Station on December 3, 2018, his work has kept him very busy, and he has had the chance to perform many tasks. Here are some memorable moments and milestones from his time in space so far. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_pksm2u2f

2019-05-31 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques shows us the effects of microgravity on bubbles in water. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_7idvj3lq

2019-05-31 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques shows us how astronauts season their meals aboard the International Space Station. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Eating In Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/eating-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_h2w68fcq

2019-05-14 - Animation of the launch and deployment of the three satellites of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM). The RCM will take daily scans of our country and its waters collecting invaluable information. This important data helps captains safely navigate through Arctic waters, farmers maximize their crop yields and first responders save lives, among other solutions. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)) Useful Links RADARSAT Constellation: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/ Meet RADARSAT users: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/users.asp What is the RCM?: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/what-is-rcm.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_e0cc9spg

2019-05-29 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques explains how the Bio-Monitor, a Canadian smart shirt system, measures and records astronauts’ vital signs on the International Space Station. The sleek, all-in-one garment is used to collect scientific data that is easily sent down to Earth. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Bio-Monitor: Keeping an eye on astronauts' vital signs: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/bio-monitor.asp Testing technologies: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/testing-technologies.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_vn19o15y

2019-05-24 - It's time to get ready for bed aboard the International Space Station! CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques shows us how astronauts tuck themselves in for a good night’s sleep in space. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Sleeping in Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/sleeping-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_qxbuf6my

2019-05-24 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques shows us how he shaves in microgravity. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_qfopekdq

2019-05-24 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques participates in C2 Montréal, live from space. Dr. Dave Williams (CSA astronaut) and Shagun Maheshwari (artificial intelligence developer) join the discussion on space exploration and technological breakthroughs in the field of health. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-05-17 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques explains how a Canadian experiment is using virtual reality to take a closer look at an optical illusion known as vection. The term “vection” refers to the mistaken feeling of self-movement, triggered by seeing something else moving. The study, led by researchers from York University’s Centre for Vision Research, is examining whether astronauts’ perception of their motion and their surroundings is affected by weightlessness. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Vection: Using virtual reality to test astronauts' perception: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/vection.asp Canadian Science on the International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/science/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_8b326nc3

2019-05-16 - What do astronauts eat in space? There is a standard menu aboard the International Space Station, but crewmembers can also add variety by requesting some of their favourite meals or foods that represent their culture. Here is a glimpse of what is on the menu for CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Eating In Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/eating-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_pvy8iogo

2019-05-16 - Time-lapse video from Florida to ‎Haiti, captured by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his space mission. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_9fconrev

2019-05-16 - Time-lapse video from Lake Winnipeg to Lake Superior, captured by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his space mission. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_9zocri9f

2019-05-15 - On opening day of the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick, CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques announces the two winners of Little Inventors – Inventions for Space. Little Inventors aims to inspire children to develop their own invention and turns the best ideas into real objects. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-05-14 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques takes advantage of microgravity in space to play with honey. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Eating In Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/eating-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_y0gyi5u8

2019-05-14 - The RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) uses a trio of satellites to take daily scans of our country and its waters collecting invaluable information. This important data helps captains safely navigate through Arctic waters, farmers maximize their crop yields and first responders save lives, among other solutions. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links RADARSAT Constellation: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/ Meet RADARSAT users: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/users.asp What is the RCM?: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/what-is-rcm.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_2hffydah

2019-05-10 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques filmed this moonset from the International Space Station during his space mission. On board the Station, there are 16 moonsets per day. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_kyi0i02x

2019-05-07 - Flight controllers on the ground use Canadian space robot Dextre to unload and reload the unpressurized trunk of the Dragon cargo vehicle. This animation shows Dextre handling the Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3, Space Test Program-Houston 6, and Cloud-Aerosol Transport System payloads. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Dextre, the International Space Station's Robotic Handyman: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/dextre/default.asp Robotics Mission Control Centre: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/robotics/robotics-mission-control-centre.asp Canadian space robotics: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/robotics/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_okw29gsy

2019-05-06 - Live from the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques talks about his mission and space with students from East Three School (elementary and secondary) in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. East Three School won our "Bring Space to your School!" contest. Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA

2019-05-04 - Happy Star Wars Day from the Canadian Space Agency! Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_efro571s

2019-05-03 - To stay in shape during a space mission, astronauts need to do close to two hours of physical activity every day. CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques talks about working out on the International Space Station and explains the unique exercise equipment he uses in space: the stationary bicycle, the treadmill and the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED). (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Physical Activity in Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/physical-activity-in-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_hshphnyg

2019-05-03 - On board the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques discusses his thoughts on using Canadarm2 to capture a visiting vehicle and the future of Canadian space robotics. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Canadarm2's Cosmic Catches: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2-grapples.asp Canadian space robotics: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/robotics/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_0tr1d8hn

2019-05-02 - Time-lapse video of eastern Canada, captured by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his space mission. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_mjftrnzz