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Canadian Space Agency @csa_asc

The Canadian Space Agency coordinates all civil, space-related programs on behalf of the Government of Canada. Terms: bit.ly/1KcFPYP (Français @asc_csa)

Joined November 2009
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Media interviews, armchair discussion at the Canada-US Summit, public event with the Ontario Science Centre and ceremonial first pitch with the Blue Jays. CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen knows how to end a tour!
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaking on stage at the US-Canada Summit.

ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaking on stage at the US-Canada Summit.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen giving a presentation on stage at an event.

ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen giving a presentation on stage at an event.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen in a televised interview in a studio with the Toronto skyline in the background.

ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen in a televised interview in a studio with the Toronto skyline in the background.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen being interviewed on the field at a stadium.

ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen being interviewed on the field at a stadium.

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Three Canadian companies will work on Canada’s next-generation satellite system. They will explore concepts for the satellite’s ground control and data management system. asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/news/artic…

Building the future of Canada's Earth observation satellites

Joint issue on Canadarm2

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Media advisory: Canada advances sovereign Earth observation capabilities with $2.4M investment in next-generation satellite technology canada.ca/en/space-agency/ne…

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Busy day in Nova Scotia for CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen: visit of a school, Air Force Base Shearwater and the Discovery Centre with students followed by a public event. Next stop: Toronto!
A Canadian astronaut standing at the front of a room, speaking to a group of military personnel and their families.

ALT A Canadian astronaut standing at the front of a room, speaking to a group of military personnel and their families.

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Canadian space organizations: Want to work on Earth observation with @esa? Join our live info session on June 16 to learn how you can participate in programs like FutureEO, Copernicus, Digital Twin Earth, InCubed, and European Resilience from Space. asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/events/202…
An artistic illustration of multiple satellites orbiting the Earth, with a bright sun shining in the background and city lights visible on the planet's surface.

ALT An artistic illustration of multiple satellites orbiting the Earth, with a bright sun shining in the background and city lights visible on the planet's surface.

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We have awarded 4 contracts for a total value of $2M for studies that will assess how existing Canadian technologies could be adapted for regolith (lunar soil) management and power generation on the surface of the Moon. More details: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/news/artic… 📷: NASA
Close-up of the Moon surface.

ALT Close-up of the Moon surface.

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Still thinking about applying to Canadian Space Agency's fall internships? There is still time but the clock is ticking! 🚀 Application deadlines are approaching quickly for many opportunities. Apply now: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/jobs/searc…
Astronaut helmet reflecting Earth with sunrise, alongside 'Internship offer' text

ALT Astronaut helmet reflecting Earth with sunrise, alongside 'Internship offer' text

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First stop in Canada for CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen: Ottawa! Jeremy attended the swearing-in of the new Governor General, met with Members of Parliament and talked about Artemis II with colleagues from the Royal Canadian Air Force. 📷: 1: Canadian Heritage, 2 & 3: CSA
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen sitting in a gallery and clapping, wearing a bright blue flight jacket with a Canadian flag patch.

ALT Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen sitting in a gallery and clapping, wearing a bright blue flight jacket with a Canadian flag patch.

Jeremy Hansen in his blue flight jacket sitting at a long wooden conference table next to two officials in formal attire.

ALT Jeremy Hansen in his blue flight jacket sitting at a long wooden conference table next to two officials in formal attire.

Jeremy Hansen speaking on stage to an audience of military personnel, with a large screen displaying the "3 Canadian Space Division" logo behind him.

ALT Jeremy Hansen speaking on stage to an audience of military personnel, with a large screen displaying the "3 Canadian Space Division" logo behind him.

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Since 2022, the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite is delivering unprecedented data on how water moves and changes over time. This major leap in Earth observation helps us adapt to environmental change for years ahead. asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/blog/2026/…
Graphic showing a map-like image with blue highlighted areas and the title: “The SWOT mission: a new era in understanding water.” The image is labeled “Earth Observation.”

ALT Graphic showing a map-like image with blue highlighted areas and the title: “The SWOT mission: a new era in understanding water.” The image is labeled “Earth Observation.”

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For World Environment Day, let’s turn our eyes to space. 🌎🛰️ Our satellites like the RADARSAT Constellation Mission monitor our changing planet to help better protect our ecosystems. 🔗 asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites… 📸: NASA
Earth is illuminated against the blackness of space in this photo taken by an Artemis II crew member through an Orion spacecraft window on the second day of the mission.

ALT Earth is illuminated against the blackness of space in this photo taken by an Artemis II crew member through an Orion spacecraft window on the second day of the mission.

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From coast to coast, here’s your June lunar lineup. Which phase will you chase? Learn more about the Moon: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/…
Third Quarter : June 8 New Moon : June 15 First Quarter : June 21 Full : June 29

ALT Third Quarter : June 8 New Moon : June 15 First Quarter : June 21 Full : June 29

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One year ago, on June 4, 2025, former Canadian Space Agency astronaut Marc Garneau passed away at the age of 76. We will always remember his significant contribution to the history of Canadian space exploration. ✨
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Welcome @esa for a B2B networking session with Canadian companies. Canada's Cooperation Agreement with ESA creates opportunities for collaboration, technology development, and participation in international missions. Learn more: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/funding-pr…
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The CSA is seeking proposals for research and development in quantum communications! Help us secure data between land and space: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/funding-pr…
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A surprising number of our colleagues see a cat in this satellite image. 🐱 Does it mean it should have been named Cat Breton instead of Cape Breton? Help us sort out this confusion please.
Cape Breton Highlands of Nova Scotia with a Winter Coat of Snow The Aspy Fault line and the remnants of a billion-year-old mountain range called the Appalachians. This image is a combination of Sentinel-2 satellite imagery dated April 25, 2021, and a hill shading image derived from provincial lidar elevation data.

ALT Cape Breton Highlands of Nova Scotia with a Winter Coat of Snow The Aspy Fault line and the remnants of a billion-year-old mountain range called the Appalachians. This image is a combination of Sentinel-2 satellite imagery dated April 25, 2021, and a hill shading image derived from provincial lidar elevation data.

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📷 Lost Art of Cartography – contains modified Sentinel-2 data and GeoNOVA lidar data (April 2021)
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Ever wondered what goes on inside the Canadian Space Agency headquarters? You can explore it virtually! 👀✨ asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/about/virt…
Detailed SCISAT model displayed in a modern, spacious showroom with reflective tiled floors and large windows.

ALT Detailed SCISAT model displayed in a modern, spacious showroom with reflective tiled floors and large windows.

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Experts from the Earth observation community in Canada: mark your calendars! Registration for the next National EO Forum is now open! ⏳Register now! asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/events/202…
Earth observed from space with a satellite and digital network overlay representing global Earth observation and data connectivity.

ALT Earth observed from space with a satellite and digital network overlay representing global Earth observation and data connectivity.

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Want to bring your technologies closer to flight? Join us and @ESA on June 11 for a webinar on ESA’s General Support Technology Program. Register now: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/events/202…
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Tonight, a Blue Moon takes center stage to close out the month. 🌕 While it won't actually change color, a "Blue Moon" is the name given to the second full moon to happen within a month. It only happens once every two or three years! 📷: @Bsondergaardpho
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