Observing the Earth from Space – narrated by CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk
2021-02-25 – Satellites and their data are part of our everyday lives, and we often don’t even realize it! Astronaut Joshua Kutryk gives us an overview. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, Ressources naturelles Canada, S.O. Kotchi, PHAC, ©Copernicus data (2020), courtesy of the Canadian Ice Service (Environment and Climate Change 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_bxfolcbm
Humans of the CSA: engineer Miriam Micael
2021-02-19 – Miriam Micael, project management engineer at the Canadian Space Agency, introduces herself and answers a few questions. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links
Humans 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_idby8wh3
Happy Valentine’s day from the Canadian Space Agency!
2021-02-12 – The Canadian Space Agency wishes you a happy Valentine’s Day! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_z6qheh1t
Canada’s contribution to the James Webb Space Telescope
2021-02-09 - The James Webb Space Telescope promises to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, with the help of a Canadian-made instrument and fine guidance sensor. Webb is an international collaboration between NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, Northrop Grumman, ESA) Useful Links
James Webb Space Telescope: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/jwst/default.asp
Canada's role in Webb: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/jwst/canada-role.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_15ulldls
Happy holidays from the Canadian Space Agency!
2020-12-22 – The Canadian Space Agency wishes you a happy holiday season! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_ofgusics
Historic announcement confirming a vital role for Canada in the Lunar Gateway
2020-12-21 – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Canada has signed the Gateway Treaty with the United States, which guarantees two astronaut flights to the Moon, including one on Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. This mission, planned to launch in 2023, would make Canada the second country to have an astronaut fly around the Moon. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links
The Artemis missions: humanity's return to the Moon: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/artemis-missions.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_5wcwdde6
Rockets – narrated by CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen
2020-12-11 - The world of rockets is about to get even more interesting! Learn more about the rockets of today and tomorrow with astronaut Jeremy Hansen. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA, Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, Sierra Nevada Corporation) Useful Links
Biography of Jeremy R. Hansen: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/biohansen.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_c794f7s2
Arctus: a Canadian company that uses satellite data
2020-12-07 – Canadian coastal areas are home to many people, valuable infrastructure, and unique habitats. They are sensitive to climate change and require constant monitoring to track their evolution. Meet Arctus, a Canadian company that does exactly that – with the help of satellite data. Data generated by satellites is the raw material that fuels the company’s business. Arctus uses it to map Canada’s water environments. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, ESA, Arctus, Laboratoire de dynamique et de gestion intégrée des zones côtières, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Natural Resources Canada) Useful Links
Resources for space sector organizations: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/industry/default.asp
smartEarth: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/funding-programs/programs/smartearth/default.asp
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_rivp4jre
Happy Halloween from the Canadian Space Agency
2020-10-31 – The Canadian Space Agency wishes you a spooky Halloween! For Halloween, carve a pumpkin to look like the Webb Telescope using one of these printable stencils: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/jwst/activities/default.asp (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links
Https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/jwst/activities/default.asp : https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/jwst/activities/default.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_usspqfv6
The Juno rover, training to recover samples on the surface of other worlds.
2020-10-28 - The Canadian Space Agency presents Juno, a preliminary version of a rover that could one day be sent to the Moon or Mars. Juno can navigate autonomously or be operated remotely. The Lunar Exploration Analogue Deployment (LEAD) consisted in replicating scenarios of a lunar sample return mission. See the field tests conducted on Juno as part of LEAD! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) Useful Links
Lunar Exploration Analogue Deployment (LEAD): http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/rovers/mission-simulations/lunar-exploration-analogue-deployment.asp Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_zoqxbven
5 ways satellites can help with climate change
Science minute with Dr. Sarah: 5 ways satellites can help with climate change 2020-10-09 – Satellites play an important role in monitoring climate change and reducing its impacts. Dr. Sarah Gallagher, the CSA’s Science Advisor, explains 5 ways satellites can help with 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_5t9vma6c
5 things that would happen if satellites stopped working
Science minute with Dr. Sarah: 5 things that would happen if satellites stopped working 2020-10-02 – Whether or not we realize it, satellites play an important role in our lives – every day. Dr. Sarah Gallagher, the CSA’s Science Advisor, explains five things that would happen if all satellites stopped working. (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_t43w4898
World Teachers’ Day 2020: shout-out to all Canadian teachers!
2020-10-02 – The Canadian Space Agency recognizes the colossal work of teachers all across Canada, especially during this atypical year. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)
Useful Links
Canadian Space Agency: https://asc-csa.gc.ca
Find out more about this video: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_hd84f6ih
Tim and Jenni discuss Mars
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
A legacy of excellence in Canadian space robotics
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
Turning to space to help protect the North Atlantic right whale
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
SPACE POD – Astronomy with Jeremy Hansen
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
Aerosols – Clouds, Convection, Precipitation mission led by NASA
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
RADARSAT satellite data helps monitor and act against illegal fishing
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
Space data: blueprint for our future
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