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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), established in 1989, is the national space agency of Canada responsible for promoting the peaceful use and development of space. A key focus is to advance space knowledge through science and ensure space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians. The CSA is known for its contributions to space exploration, including the Canadarm robotic arm series and participation in missions like the Artemis 2 moon mission, partnering with organizations like NASA and ESA on projects involving satellites, rovers, and space telescopes.

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NASA selected 34 participants to voluntarily track the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II, including the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Telespazio, Intuitive Machines, universities, amateur radio groups, and private citizens.

GeneralValue 3.0Jan 26, 2026Integrasys y la Universidad de Sevilla, seleccionadas por la NASA para el seguimiento de la misión Artemis II

The Canadian Space Agency recommends isolating a crew for 14 days before a launch because most infectious diseases take 10 to 14 days to transmit.

GeneralLegalValue 2.0Jan 26, 2026A good sign: Artemis 2 astronauts now in quarantine

SCCI will supply to other commercial space programs, including CSA and NASA, in the coming year.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.2Jan 23, 2026Filling the manufacturing gap: How SCCI revived a critical Canadian capability

Artemis II is a roughly 10-day mission that will travel around the Moon and return to Earth with crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Jan 20, 20261/20宇宙ニュース・インターステラテクノロジズ、総額201億円の資金調達を完了 ほか3件

The Canadian Space Agency QEYSSat payload is on the Loft Orbital YAM 4 satellite currently manifested for a Q4 launch on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission.

PlanGeneralValue 4.2Jan 20, 2026Record number of Canadian payloads set for launch in 2026 (Updated)

Artemis II will carry four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency—on a roughly 10-day mission to orbit the Moon.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026半世紀ぶりの有人月周回飛行「アルテミス2」、ロケットが発射台に到着–2月に打ち上げ予定

Canada has three other active Canadian Space Agency astronauts who are supporting other missions while awaiting flight assignments.

GeneralValue 2.0Jan 17, 2026“Seamless” collaboration: NASA and Hansen laud joint efforts as Artemis 2 Moon rocket rolls out

Jeremy Hansen joined Artemis 2 as the Canadian Space Agency crew member participating in the mission.

GovernanceValue 3.0Jan 17, 2026“Seamless” collaboration: NASA and Hansen laud joint efforts as Artemis 2 Moon rocket rolls out

Canada holds roughly a 2% share of International Space Station activities funded by Canadarm2 and related robotics, enabling Canadian Space Agency flights on average every six years.

GeneralFinancialCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 17, 2026“Seamless” collaboration: NASA and Hansen laud joint efforts as Artemis 2 Moon rocket rolls out

The Artemis II crew consists of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch.

GeneralValue 3.0Jan 17, 2026“Seamless” collaboration: NASA and Hansen laud joint efforts as Artemis 2 Moon rocket rolls out

The Space Launch System rocket will carry Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover, along with the Orion vehicle to space.

GeneralValue 3.5Jan 16, 2026One step closer to the Moon: Artemis 2 rocket ready for the pad

Alain Berinstain, former Canadian Space Agency Director of Planetary Exploration, is an advisor for CRC.

GovernanceValue 2.0Jan 16, 2026Canada Rocket Company enters the ‘Launch the North’ sweepstakes and raises $6.2M in seed round

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has opened its next funding call under its Space Technology Development Program (STDP), offering up to $12 million in non-repayable contributions to Canadian organizations.

LegalFinancialValue 4.0Jan 13, 2026Canadian Space Agency opens opportunity with $12 million for space tech innovation

Jeremy Hansen is an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency.

GovernanceValue 2.5Jan 9, 2026Jeremy Hansen on 10 questions about the Artemis 2 mission

The Canadian Space Agency is involved in the Artemis II mission.

GeneralValue 2.3Jan 9, 2026Jeremy Hansen on 10 questions about the Artemis 2 mission

The Artemis II mission will carry American astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

PlanValue 4.2Jan 8, 2026Un mes para el histórico lanzamiento de Artemis II rumbo a la Luna

The SWOT mission is supported by partners like the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency.

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The long-term detector testing and characterization program for CASTOR is a collaboration between NRC, JPL, Teledyne-e2v, Open University, CSA, the University of Calgary, and the University of Manitoba.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 2, 2026Will 2026 be the year the Canadian CASTOR space telescope is approved?

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) have held several high-level meetings to define the roles and responsibilities for a proposed Phase A+ study for CASTOR.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Jan 2, 2026Will 2026 be the year the Canadian CASTOR space telescope is approved?

The Canadian Space Agency selected Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control in July 2025 to conduct initial technology studies for a Lunar Utility Rover and the three companies will split $14.6 million in funding for 18-month studies.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 5.0Dec 30, 2025The top 5 Canadian space stories of 2025
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