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2020-07-24 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and CSA Senior Mission scientist Tim Haltigin discuss the features of Mars, one of Earth’s closest neighbours in the solar system. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, NASA MAVEN, Lunar and Planetary Institute, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), U.S. Geological Survey, University of Arizona) Filmed prior to the COVID-19 lockdown Useful Links Mars, the Fascinating Red Planet: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/mars/default.asp Our solar system: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/solar-system/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_b8dnx7z0

2020-06-26 - Canada is internationally recognized as a leader in space robotics. Our success in critical projects like Canadarm on the Space Shuttle fleet and Canadarm2 and Dextre on the International Space Station have established Canada's reputation for excellence. Contributing Canadarm3, a smart robotic system, to an international project like the Lunar Gateway ensures our involvement in the next chapter of space exploration. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadarm: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/canadarm/default.asp Canadian space robotics: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/robotics/default.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_93ts3kdw

2020-06-25 – The Government of Canada is turning to space for innovative solutions to better detect, monitor and predict the movements of the North Atlantic right whale, an endangered species. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada) Useful Links Monitoring and protecting our ecosystems from space: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/everyday-lives/monitoring-and-protecting-our-ecosystems-from-space.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_s6vj9s6q

2020-06-22 – CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen presents the basics of astronomy and answers live questions from young Canadians. Credit: Canadian Space Agency To learn more about astronomy: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/default.asp

2020-06-17 – Canada has been invited to participate in the future Aerosols – Clouds, Convection, Precipitation (A-CCP) satellite mission led by NASA. This mission will provide vital data to improve long-term climate projections and short-term weather and air quality predictions. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links Satellites in our everyday lives: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/everyday-lives/default.asp Funding opportunities at the Canadian Space Agency: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/funding-programs/funding-opportunities/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_v3wdmxrb

2020-06-05 – According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, globally, illegal fishing deprives the oceans of 26 million tonnes of seafood per year, equal to US$23B of economic loss. Fisheries and Oceans Canada uses RADARSAT satellite data to help monitor and act against illegal fishing, helping protect up to 75,000 people employed in Canada’s fishing industry, and many more around the world. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Armed Forces / Department of National Defence) Useful Links Effective maritime surveillance: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/solutions/maritime.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_t5vhxmzj

2020-06-04 – From space, we see deep into the heart and veins of our ever-changing planet. Discover how space data helps scientists preserve our ecosystems and tackle climate change. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, Canadian Armed Forces / Department of National Defence, Environment and Climate Change Canada, NASA. Acknowledgements: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Space Agency, Department of National Defence, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Natural Resources Canada) 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_tkn640x7

2020-05-07 – CSA astronaut Jenni Sidey-Gibbons answers questions from Canadian children during a live event on the future of space exploration. Eager for more? Keep exploring by doing this fun activity on Moon craters! https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/activities/fun-experiments/creating-moon-craters.asp Credit: Canadian Space Agency

2020-04-22 – While on the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques was amazed by the beauty of our planet: “We are all astronauts, and our main spacecraft is Mother Earth. We are responsible to keep Earth in good shape. We can find solutions when we work together.” Space provides a unique vantage point from which to monitor and understand our planet. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) 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_mhf2dd1d

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

2019-11-01 - 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 - 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

2019-08-29 - 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

2019-08-23 - 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

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