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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The Canadian Space Agency announced $13M in funding for 19 projects from 17 companies through the Space Technologies Development Program.
The Canadian Space Agency reiterated the success of its partnership with ESA during a meeting discussing the upcoming ESA Ministerial Council meeting.
The Canadian Space Agency will invest $5 million in innovative solutions using satellite data to tackle biodiversity challenges.
Formal cooperation between ESA and the Canadian Space Agency began in 1979 with the signing of the first Cooperation Agreement.
Canada, represented by the Canadian Space Agency, will decide on its funding priorities for the upcoming three years during the ESA Ministerial Council on 26 and 27 November.
The Canadian Space Agency reports that over 80% of organizations receiving funding are small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Canadian Space Agency awarded $13.2 million from a $15 million pool to 17 companies for 19 projects under its Space Technology Development Program.
The Canadian Space Agency is investing $5 million to support innovative solutions using satellite data to tackle biodiversity challenges.
The Canadian Space Agency has selected 20 projects to receive $250,000 each as part of the Satellite Mobilization for Biodiversity Action initiative.
The Canadian Space Agency collaborated with NASA to develop the flywheel's dimensions, gears, and resistance levels.
The Canadian Space Agency notes that over 3,500 suborbital sounding rockets have launched in Canada.
The Artemis 2 crew includes NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Hansen has been with the Canadian Space Agency since 2009.
Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency will fly on Artemis 2.
The Canadian Space Agency is involved in the Artemis II mission.
Canadensys is competing for a C$1.2 billion lunar utility rover contract from the Canadian Space Agency, planned for launch in about 2033.
Canadensys received C$43 million from the Canadian Space Agency in 2022 to design and build a rover that will launch around 2029 to search for water ice and study lunar geology.
Artemis II is expected to involve three NASA astronauts and one Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut, with the launch anticipated between February and April 2026.
MDA Space has a backlog of $4.6 billion, including customers such as the Canadian Space Agency and the Department of National Defence.
Lisa Campbell has been reappointed as President of the Canadian Space Agency for a one-year term effective September 14, 2025.