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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Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred for the Canadian Space Agency president position.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk will fly to the International Space Station no earlier than September on SpaceX Crew-13.
Applicants for the Canadian Space Agency president position must apply by May 21, 2026.
The nominal pace for Canadian Space Agency astronaut flights to the ISS is every six years based on current flight rates.
Lisa Campbell became President of the Canadian Space Agency in September 2020.
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has opened applications for the next President of the Canadian Space Agency.
The Canadian Space Agency president position offers a salary range of $253,300 to $298,000 per year.
Sylvain Laporte led the Canadian Space Agency for five and a half years.
The Canadian Space Agency contributed JWST’s Fine-Guidance Sensor and Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph through Honeywell in exchange for observing time.
Joshua Kutryk was selected by the Canadian Space Agency in 2017.
The Canadian Space Agency allocated $5.4 million across 15 grants in its 2025 Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology program.
Canada has two main JWST teams supported by the Canadian Space Agency, one focused on FGS/NIRISS and one focused on general science.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov will serve as mission specialists on SpaceX Crew-13.
The Canadian Space Agency's FAST program is one of its primary mechanisms for funding academic space and technology research.
The Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency signed a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA).
The GSOIA allows the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency to securely exchange classified information.
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation recently won the Canadian Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge.
The Canadian Space Agency signed a Can$72 million contract with Spire Global and OroraTech for the WildFireSat mission.
CSA President Lisa Campbell and KASA Administrator Taeseog Oh signed the memorandum at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.
The General Security of Information Agreement establishes the legal framework for securely exchanging classified information between the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency.