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2020-04-05 - Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen answers questions from Canadian children during a live event on space and self-isolation. Credit: Canadian Space Agency Version française : https://youtu.be/T9Mksro5QlE

2020-01-31 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques explains neutron radiation, which can pose serious health risks for astronauts on long-duration space missions. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Radi-N2: Tracking space radiation and its risks: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/radi-n2.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_3ao7z2fy

2019-12-12 – The Nightingale site, located near asteroid Bennu’s north pole, was selected as the OSIRIS-REx mission final sample site. These detailed views of the location (complete with boulders, craters and other geological features) are based on a series of measurements taken by the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter OLA, the Canadian laser instrument aboard NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Image creation: Michael Daly, Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science, York University (Credits: NASA, University of Arizona, Canadian Space Agency, York University, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)) Useful Links Canada's role in OSIRIS-REx: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/osiris-rex/canadas-role.asp The OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/osiris-rex/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_9njq95hb

2019-11-29 - One year ago, CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques launched to the International Space Station for the longest Canadian astronaut mission to date (204 days). Here are a few special moments of his mission. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, ESA, Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Roscosmos, Trio Orange) 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_n1bdigdr

2019-11-18 - Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers questions from Canadian Space Agency’s social media community during a live event.

2019-11-01 - Canadian Space Agency astronauts Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and David Saint-Jacques, along with grade 6 student Hannah, invite Canadian educators and youth in grades 6 to 9 to register to the Junior Astronauts campaign. Young Canadians can test their skills and knowledge through the Canadian Space Agency's Junior Astronauts campaign with online activities in science and technology, fitness and nutrition, and teamwork and communications. Selected kids from across Canada will have the opportunity to come to the Canadian Space Agency in Saint-Hubert, Quebec for a week of training by astronauts, scientists and engineers. Participating teachers, educators and youth group leaders will also have an opportunity to win a visit by an astronaut or space expert to their school or youth organization. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Junior Astronauts: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/JuniorAstronauts Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_wdp1c86y

2019-08-29 - This 3D global map of asteroid Bennu's topography was created from about 20 million measurements taken by the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA), an instrument contributed to the international sample-return mission by the Canadian Space Agency. The colours represent the distance from the centre of Bennu: dark blue areas lie approximately 60 metres lower than peaks indicated in red. This model has a resolution of approximately one measurement per metre. Image creation: Michael Daly, Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science, York University (Credits: NASA, University of Arizona, Canadian Space Agency, York University, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)) Useful Links The OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/osiris-rex/ Canada's role in OSIRIS-REx: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/osiris-rex/canadas-role.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_ssex695o

2019-08-29 - These detailed views of four potential sample sites on asteroid Bennu (complete with boulders, craters and other geological features) are based on a series of measurements taken by the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA), the Canadian laser instrument aboard NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Image creation: Michael Daly, Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science, York University (Credits: NASA, University of Arizona, Canadian Space Agency, York University, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)) Useful Links The OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/osiris-rex/ Canada's role in OSIRIS-REx: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/osiris-rex/canadas-role.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_g6o7fkzm

2019-08-23 - A quick look at the main steps for launching a stratospheric balloon. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links About STRATOS, the CSA's stratospheric balloon program: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/balloons/stratos.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_0ol6vpj6

2019-08-20 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques describes the parts of a spacesuit and how the suit protects an astronaut during a spacewalk 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/ International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/default.asp Spacewalks: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/about-the-job/spacewalks.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_oiefdh9x

2019-08-14 - During a videoconference with Ottawa students hosted by the Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers the following question, live from the International Space Station: "What are some of the coolest experiments you’re working on in space?" (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 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_qra02sv5

2019-08-12 - High-school student Krishna Nair launched her own weather balloon with the help of the Canadian Space Agency. Here's her story. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Stratospheric balloons: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/balloons/default.asp About STRATOS, the CSA's stratospheric balloon program: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/balloons/stratos.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_d0lrssaq

2019-08-08 - A computer animation of Dextre, Canada's robotic handyman on the International Space Station, performing some of the operations for NASA's Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3). RRM3 is designed to advance refuelling and servicing capabilities for satellites and spacecraft, and could help enable longer exploration missions to more distant destinations. (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 Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_pjpjzonw

2019-07-26 - During a videoconference, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers the following questions from a social media follower: Why do astronauts sometimes have two wrist watches? What time zone is your watch set to and why? (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_qu9v64k7

2019-07-26 - During a videoconference, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers the following question from a social media follower: Do you have any advice for aspiring astronauts or parents with kids that love space and want to become astronauts? (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_cwkfdylf

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