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The Canadian Space Agency coordinates all civil, space-related programs on behalf of the Government of Canada. Terms: https://t.co/58Nfe1GL0V (Français @asc_csa)
Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Joined November 2009
Following a second countdown rehearsal and tanking test of the SLS rocket, NASA was satisfied with the overall results and are targeting no earlier than March 6 for the launch of Artemis II.
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After a second tanking test, NASA confirmed that it will try to launch the Artemis II mission on March 6, 2026.
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25 years of OSIRIS on the Odin mission! 🌍🛰️ Since 2001, this Canadian technology helps us better understand the effects of climate change, especially in the Arctic. Explore how OSIRIS helps monitor our atmosphere: https://t.co/sfxc814Aoo
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The CSA seeks to contract a multidisciplinary team that includes both a Canadian CEA specialized organization and an Inuit firm based in Nunavut.
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Developing innovative, resilient food systems? @PSPC_SPAC, on behalf of the CSA are seeking proposals for a northern controlled environment agriculture unit co-design study. Submit yours 👉 https://t.co/mc1RXeeODW
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The CSA welcomed Luxembourg’s Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Jean‑Claude Kugener, for discussions to deepen our collaboration in the sustainable use and exploration of space. This partnership builds on Canada and Luxembourg’s long‑standing bilateral relationship.
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NASA has officially kicked off the second fueling test for the Artemis II launch! The earliest possible launch opportunity is Friday, March 6 — but the official target date will be confirmed after teams complete this critical test and review all the data.
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The CSA welcomed India’s High Commissioner to Canada Shri Dinesh K Patnaik to our headquarters yesterday for discussions on advancing collaboration in space. We look forward to strengthening partnerships that support innovation, scientific discovery, and sustainable use of space.
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This isn’t a canvas. It’s Jupiter. 😮 Captured by @NASAWebb, this image shows the giant planet in false colours. A wild, active world, at hundreds of millions of kilometres away from us. Learn more: https://t.co/WpD5fqFgmD 📷: NASA, ESA, CSA
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Sea ice is changing quickly, forcing ships to adjust their operations. Resolute, Nunavut, is a key hub for monitoring these shifts. Our Canadian satellites help ensure safer navigation and planning of northern routes. 📷 Sentinel-2
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📣 Calling Canadian university researchers and students! Join the CSA & @ESA for a webinar on space education & research opportunities Feb 19 & 20. 🚀 Learn about ESA programs & more. Details: https://t.co/p5FXWTx3Zd
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The capsule also carries Bio Monitor, a Canadian smart shirt that monitors vital signs and collects health data. Learn more: https://t.co/PbKBxOxWYu 📷: NASA
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Crew-12, the 13th SpaceX mission to carry astronauts to the @Space_Station, has launched! 🚀 📷: NASA/Joel Kowsky
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Canada is actively contributing to the Artemis II mission around the Moon. 🍁🚀 Find out how: https://t.co/l7byeZ2ujX 📸: NASA/Sam Lott
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Are you a student dreaming of an internship at the Canadian Space Agency? This could be your moment! Explore our summer internship opportunities: https://t.co/AcZInvPm2V
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Let's celebrate the legacy and the incredible minds of women across the scientific community. Their contributions have paved the way for those reaching for the Moon and beyond today.
Celebrate Dr. Ursula Martius Franklin, a pioneering physicist and past NRC board member whose work linked science, ethics and social justice. Her legacy continues to inspire #WomenInSTEM and inclusive innovation in Canada. Read the blog: https://t.co/w9IJBRemAJ
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If space is your love language, we’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day card for you. 💖 Spread the love and share it with the space geeks in your life. ✨
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The Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway is Canada’s first all-weather road to reach the Arctic Coast. Canadian satellites help ensure the safety of maritime routes and ice roads by tracking the ice and icebergs movement. 📷: Sentinel-2
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