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CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen was in Canada last week.
This first solo visit since the end of Artemis II was marked by many moments of exchange and recognition that reflected the growing interest in space exploration in Canada.
ALT An astronaut in a blue flight suit speaking at a presentation.
An astronaut standing in front of a green screen during a media production.
An astronaut showing a garment to a group of children in a museum.
An astronaut in a blue flight suit being interviewed at a stadium.
ALT An astronaut standing in front of a green screen during a media production.
ALT An astronaut showing a garment to a group of children in a museum.
ALT An astronaut in a blue flight suit speaking at a presentation.
Teachers across Canada: @esa’s conference, “Teach with Space 2026,” is coming soon!
This free online event (in English only) will take place on July 8 and 9 and is opened to Canadian educators.
Register by July 6, 2026 6:00 am (ET): esero.ie/events/esa-teach-wi…
ALT Two students in a classroom are smiling while working together on a craft project using cardboard and tape.
Someone on our team said “shrimp.” 🍤
Now none of us can unsee it.
This was captured on a windy, snowy winter day in the Magdalen Islands.
And you, what do you see? 👀
📷 Sentinel-2 (March 3, 2026)
ALT Satellite view of a long, curved sandy island surrounded by dark water and ice patterns.
ALT Satellite view of a long, curved sandy island surrounded by dark water and ice patterns, resembling the shape of a shrimp. There’s a bright red line drawing superimposed over it to clearly outline the anatomy of a shrimp, including its legs, antennae, and an eye.
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!
ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaking on stage at the US-Canada Summit.
ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen giving a presentation on stage at an event.
ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen in a televised interview in a studio with the Toronto skyline in the background.
ALT Astronaut Jeremy Hansen being interviewed on the field at a stadium.
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…
Media advisory: Canada advances sovereign Earth observation capabilities with $2.4M investment in next-generation satellite technology
canada.ca/en/space-agency/ne…
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!
ALT A Canadian astronaut standing at the front of a room, speaking to a group of military personnel and their families.
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…
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.
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
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…
ALT Astronaut helmet reflecting Earth with sunrise, alongside 'Internship offer' text
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
ALT Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen sitting in a gallery and clapping, wearing a bright blue flight jacket with a Canadian flag patch.
ALT Jeremy Hansen in his blue flight jacket sitting at a long wooden conference table next to two officials in formal attire.
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.
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/…
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.”
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
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.
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. ✨
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…
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…
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.
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.