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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
Hurricane Melissa is hitting the northern Caribbean. Canada’s RADARSAT Constellation Mission helps track its path and support emergency teams: https://t.co/mZQTN8rVAd Stay safe 💙 📸 NOAA
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November nights stretch a little longer, inviting us to look up. ✨ A perfect time to pause and take in the quiet glow above. Learn more about the Moon: https://t.co/Q1IJQPtPsj
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Two contracts awarded for the HAWC mission! 🛰️ Quebec-based ABB Inc. and Ontario-based Honeywell will help advance key technologies for Canada to monitor and respond to our changing planet. https://t.co/XqL5dWtkL8
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Canada is home to one of the most mind-bending landforms on Earth: an island in a lake, on an island in a lake, on an island! Found in Nunavut, it’s the largest of its kind, spotted by satellites. No human may have ever set foot there. 📷: NASA/Landsat 8 — OLI
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Request for Information (RFI) for Radioisotope Heater Unit (RHU) development capabilities in Canada. We are seeking input on technologies that would allow our lunar utility rover to survive and operate in the extreme cold of the Moon’s surface. Details: https://t.co/XcsucFkTge
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Watch the other vlogs from the Destination: Moon series 👉
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Hear insight from Jeremy Hansen and witness his preparations as he chronicles his historic journey to the Moon, offering a glimpse into the life of an astronaut on a mission.
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Going to the bathroom… in space! 🧻 In our new vlog, CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen gives an exclusive look at Orion’s toilet and explains how the Artemis II crew will handle waste — and keep their privacy — on their journey around the Moon! 🌕
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. @NASAWebb spotted phosphine in a brown dwarf’s atmosphere, a molecule once linked to Venus. Turns out, it can form naturally in space, reshaping how we search for signs of life. Learn how Canada is playing a key role in Webb: https://t.co/d6GkqjPPGV 📷 : NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Canadian researchers! 📣 Take part in the NEOSSat Science Guest Observation Program to acquire data from this space telescope: https://t.co/HdaQUtwdP4
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Precision is the key! 🚢 The SWOT satellite continuously monitors water levels on the St. Lawrence Seaway, improving navigation safety. Discover the mission’s benefits for Canadians: https://t.co/NuNxbAlMCN
#OnOurRadar #Space4Ocean
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From space to the stadium — Toronto is in full swing this weekend! Go Blue Jays! ⚾🛰️ Credit: Sentinel-2, processed by the CSA
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Do you want to see more of the Canadian Space Agency? Take a look at our virtual tour :
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Take an immersive virtual tour of the CSA, discovering its facilities and learning all about Canada's space program.
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In honour of #CanadianLibraryMonth, we present to you the Larkin Kerwin Library, located at our headquarters. It owns one of the largest specialized space science collections in Canada! You can browse the catalogue here: https://t.co/XshRivnjLE
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Dreaming of a career that’s out of this world? 🌌Launch it with a winter internship at the Canadian Space Agency! See how you can help shape Canada’s future in space: https://t.co/AcZInvPTSt
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Ever dreamt of your research floating in space? 🌌 Dive into microgravity and design groundbreaking experiments! Apply and shape the future of space science. 🚀🔬 In collaboration with @csa_asc & @nrc_cnrc 📅 Deadline: Oct 19, 2025 📧 https://t.co/4fJiO1mKfg
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Through #CUBICS , Canadian students are gaining hands-on experience building real space missions. At @umanitoba, Erica and her team are developing ArcticSat, a CubeSat that will scan northern Canada to measure sea ice and support northern communities. https://t.co/1sKzOzr7jx
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CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen was at the Canadian Space Agency today to meet with Minister Melanie Joly and to share some insights about his preparation for the Artemis II mission to a group of young students.
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