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2018-10-16 - David Saint-Jacques explains radiation, which can pose serious health risks for astronauts on long-duration space missions. While he measures radiation levels aboard the International Space Station as part of the Radi-N2 experiment, the Radi-N2 and You project allows classrooms across Canada to do the same on Earth. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Radi-N2 and You: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/activities/radi-n2-and-you.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_mgo7of0o

2018-10-10 - To wrap up World Space Week, we present you "10 minutes about the STRATOS program" with CSA expert Sébastien Lafrance. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2018-10-09 - For World Space Week, we will present you "10 minutes about OSIRIS-REx mission " with CSA expert Tim Haltigin. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2018-10-05 - For World Space Week, we present you "10 minutes about RADARSAT Constellation and satellites" with CSA expert Steve Iris. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2018-10-04 - To kick off World Space Week, the next Canadian in space, David Saint-Jacques is answering questions from students across the country about his upcoming mission in December. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2018-09-28 - Launched on September 29, 1962, the Alouette-1 science satellite marked Canada's entry into the space age and was seen by many as initiating the most progressive space program of that era. With the launch of Alouette, Canada became the first nation, after the Russian and American superpowers, to design and build its own artificial Earth satellite. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Alouette I and II: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/alouette.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_dk2a5qap

2018-09-21 - Amber Mac leads a discussion on space exploration with nine Canadian astronauts. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2018-09-13 - Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques talks about his passion for books and the very special Science Literacy Week 2018. Get ready for a week-long celebration of science and space from September 17 to 23! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Science Literacy Week: http://scienceliteracy.ca/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_t9dqu7im

2018-09-07 – Computer animation showing how Canadarm2 will be used to grapple HTV-7 and unload its unpressurized cargo. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Canadarm2's Cosmic Catches: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2-grapples.asp Canadarm2, the Canadian Robotic Arm of the International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2/default.asp International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_z0xqzbg0

2018-09-06 - The Expedition 58/59 crew, including the next Canadian in space, David Saint-Jacques, are participating in a news conference at NASA. Credit: NASA

2018-09-05 - David Saint-Jacques has done years of training to be ready for a space mission. Since his assignment to the crew of Expedition 58/59, he has taken customized training on the International Space Station and its various modules, the Soyuz spacecraft, Canadian and international science, and a variety of mission-specific tasks. His training has taken him to Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia and the United States. David Saint-Jacques will fly to the International Space Station in December 2018. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, European Space Agency, Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/ Expedition 58/59 : http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_mq221s3m

2018-08-31 - David Saint-Jacques, Canadian Space Agency astronaut, will do many experiments during his six-month space mission. He explains the effects of environmental conditions aboard the ISS on the mental and physical health of astronauts and the importance of keeping them healthy and strong. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Living Space - Exploring the optimal environmental conditions for human life: http://explorecuriocity.org/LivingSpace.aspx Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_vht04fec

Roscosmos Cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Sergey Prokopyev are taking part in a spacewalk to do science and perform maintenance tasks. (In Russian and English) Credit: NASA

2018-07-17 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques invites students from elementary and high schools across Canada to participate in the Living Space educational project, developed by Let's Talk Science in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Living Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/activities/living-space.asp Living Space : http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/activities/living-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_ia0wfh1x

2018-07-06 - A demonstration of Canadarm2’s Latching End Effector (LEE), the robotic arm’s “hand.” Three snare cables inside the LEE ensure a strong grip when Canadarm2 is anchored to the exterior of the International Space Station, or during a cosmic catch, when the arm grapples and berths an unpiloted resupply ship to the orbiting laboratory. (Credit: NASA) Useful Links Canadarm2, the Canadian Robotic Arm of the International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2/default.asp 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_z5hvjwsx

2018-06-29 - The Dragon resupply ship launches to the International Space Station! It’s carrying Canadian cargo, including food for David Saint-Jacques’ mission and a new “hand” for Canadarm2. Credit: NASA

2018-06-28 - Ken Podwalski, CSA’s ISS Program Manager, shares details about the Canadian cargo that will be sent to space on the SpaceX Dragon resupply ship, including food for David Saint-Jacques’ mission and a new “hand” for Canadarm2. Credit: NASA

2018-06-27 - Did you know that there’s a research laboratory in space? In this video, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques describes its size, its speed compared to a Formula 1 race car, the essential role played by Canadian robots, and how to go on board virtually! (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_b05gnieh

2018-06-26 – Computer animation showing how Canadarm2 will grapple and berth SpaceX’s Dragon resupply vehicle during its 15th resupply mission to the International Space Station. Canadian robot Dextre will then transfer cargo between Dragon’s trunk and the exterior of the Station. Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_l2nvip1d

2018-06-14 - Canadarm2 assists NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel and Ricky Arnold during a spacewalk to install new high-definition cameras on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA

2018-06-04 - Check out this cool timelapse of one of RCM’s satellites on its way to the Thermal Vacuum Chamber at our David Florida Laboratory. This test is used to check the satellite’s resistance to extreme space temperatures and vacuum. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links RADARSAT Constellation: Components and Specifications: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/components.asp RADARSAT Constellation: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_06u1s559

2018-06-06 - Watch the launch of Serena Auñón-Chancellor of NASA, Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos and Alexander Gerst of ESA to the International Space Station! Credit: NASA

2018-05-29 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques talks to more than 1000 Canadian students about his upcoming space mission during a Speakerhead virtual conference organized by Beakerhead.

2018-05-20 - Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques announces the partnership between the Canadian Space Agency and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the 2018 edition of Science Literacy Week. Get ready for a week-long celebration of science and space from September 17 to 23. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/ Science Literacy Week: http://scienceliteracy.ca/ Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_wcdosovm

2018-05-16 - Canadian space robots Canadarm2 and Dextre lend a helping hand to NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold during a spacewalk outside the Station to swap out faulty components. Learn more: http://ow.ly/3Pus30jZq0e. Credit: NASA

2018-05-04 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Sidey announces which colleges and universities will be taking part in the Canadian CubeSat Project. Learn more: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/cubesat/.

2018-04-26 - CSA engineer Magdalena Wierus and MDA engineer Jean-Michel Lévesque answer your questions about the preparation of satellites for space! Learn more about the RADARSAT Constellation Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/.

2018-04-22 - Satellites are valuable tools to study the Earth on a global scale. The data they collect are crucial to help us better manage our natural resources, our environment as well as measure pollution and reduce the impact of climate change. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Satellites in our everyday lives: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/everyday-lives/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_di6cf83h

2018-04-20 - Video featuring the company GHGSat - a Space Technology Development Program (STDP) success story. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_rz4j6g1g

2018-03-28 - Computer animation showing how Canadarm2 is used to grapple an unpiloted cargo ship and berth it to the International Space Station. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Canadarm2, the Canadian Robotic Arm of the International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2/default.asp International Space Station: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/default.asp Canadarm2's Cosmic Catches: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2-grapples.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_gcpq4oz8

2018-04-17 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaks with students from Mayerthorpe Jr/Sr High School in Mayerthorpe, AB; Morfee Elementary School in Mackenzie, BC; Peter Greer Elementary School in Lake Country, BC; and Sperling Elementary School in Burnaby, BC.

2018-04-05 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques speaks with students from Sister MacNamara School in Winnipeg, Manitoba; St. Vincent Catholic Elementary School in Edmonton, Alberta; Mayerthorpe Junior/Senior High School in Mayerthorpe, Alberta; and Stonewall Centennial School in Stonewall, Manitoba.

2018-03-29 - NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold are taking part in a spacewalk. With the assistance of Canadarm2, they’re installing wireless communications equipment on the Space Station’s Tranquility module.

2018-03-21 - Project Engineer and Mission Manager Kumudu Jinadasa speaks with students from Belmont School in Edmonton, Alberta; C.W. Perry School in Airdrie, Alberta; Emerald Ridge Elementary School in White City, Saskatchewan; and Webber Academy in Calgary, Alberta.

2018-03-08 - In this video on Roberta Bondar’s career, you will learn about some of the achievements of the first Canadian woman and first neurologist in space. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, Roberta Bondar) Useful Links Biography of Roberta Lynn Bondar: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/canadian/former/bio-roberta-bondar.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_eiv8wwfz

2018-02-22 - Far above the Earth, Canada’s space robotics helped assemble the International Space Station, an orbiting outpost that pushes the boundaries of science and human knowledge. Canadian expertise in the design and development of robotic systems like Canadarm2 has found new applications inside the operating room. In partnership with MDA, Synaptive Medical developed Drive, a robotic imaging system that increases surgical efficiency and shortens patient recovery time. (Credit: NASA) Useful Links Canadarm2 Spinoff Technology Transforming Surgery on Earth: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/canadarm2/canadarm2-spinoff-technology-transforming-surgery-on-earth.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_iz8xpj62

2018-02-16 - NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and JAXA astronaut Norishige Kanai take part in a spacewalk to install Canadarm2’s original “hand” on the International Space Station’s mobile base.

2018-02-12 - Discover how Canadian astronaut Jenni Sidey reached her dream of becoming an astronaut thanks to inspiring role models, her passion for science and her mother’s support. She now tries to be a role model herself, encouraging the next generation of Canadians to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, Institution of Engineering and Technology, NASA) Useful Links Biography of Jennifer Sidey: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/bio-jennifer-sidey.asp Careers, jobs, and internship in the space sector: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/jobs/default.asp Human of CSA: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/humans/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_8bk26c46

2018-02-06 - First test flight for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. This powerful rocket may one day carry humans to the Moon or Mars!

2018-02-01 - Astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaks with students from H.G. Bernard Public School, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Public School, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy and St. Maria Goretti Catholic School.

2018-01-29 - Information session with our expert Ken Podwalski to learn how Canadian engineers pulled off a software miracle to save Canadarm2’s "hand".

2018-01-26 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques introduces the “Optimal Environmental Conditions for Life” project to Canadian educators. Designed by Let’s Talk Science, this project will have students explore the issue of optimal environmental conditions for both the International Space Station and their own classroom on Earth. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links CurioCity - Optimal Environmental Conditions for Life: http://explorecuriocity.org/Explore/ArticleId/6087/optimal-environmental-conditions-for-life.aspx Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_s4bthzjy

2018-01-25 - Astronaut David Saint-Jacques speaks with students from Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, Collège Nouvelles-Frontières, Antoine-Brossard High School and Liberté-Jeunesse High School. (In French) (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Biography of David Saint-Jacques: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/biosaintjacques.asp Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58-59/ Follow David Saint-Jacques on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astro_DavidS Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_y0sm2soo

Canadarm2’s second “hand” is being replaced by NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Scott Tingle. A second spacewalk will take place on January 29 to complete the operation. For an overview of the spacewalks: http://ow.ly/IAFe30hRDZx Credit: NASA

Watch this NASA LIVE briefing to learn more about the two upcoming spacewalks. This Tuesday, Canadarm2’s second “hand” will be replaced by NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Scott Tingle. A second spacewalk will take place on January 29 to complete the operation. For an overview of the spacewalks: http://ow.ly/IAFe30hRDZx Credit: NASA

2018-01-17 - Five key space projects that will make 2018 a year to remember for the Canadian Space Agency. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA), NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, University of Alberta) Useful Links Coming up in 2018 for the Canadian Space Agency: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/blog/2018/01/01/2018-canadian-space-projects.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_leqb2e3p

2018-01-10 - This 360° video showcases all four modules of Space to Spoon, an exhibition that explores how satellites support agriculture. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Space to Spoon Travelling Exhibition: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/exhibitions/space-to-spoon.asp RADARSAT-2 Applications: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat2/applications.asp Ecosystem Monitoring: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/ecosystem.asp

2017-12-08 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques answers 10 fun questions in 60 seconds! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Biography of David Saint-Jacques: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/biosaintjacques.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_vxr21it4

2017-11-28 - Did you know that many science experiments are being conducted on the International Space Station at any given time? Why do we do science in space? Learn more about the science we do in space: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/science/ (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links 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_2vpb1wve

2017-11-28 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques is encouraging Canadian elementary school teachers and students to participate in Little Inventors – Inventions for Space. They will have the opportunity to work on their own ideas for useful inventions to make life in space easier and more fun. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links NSERC: http://www.littleinventors.org/NSERC Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_x7plpjir