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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Artemis II was a 10-day lunar flyby mission by NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
The Canadian Space Agency and Korea AeroSpace Administration will create a working-level group to identify joint projects and facilitate alliances between private companies in Canada and South Korea.
ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell signed the General Security of Information Agreement on behalf of the Government of Canada.
The Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency signed a General Security of Information Agreement on April 14 at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.
The Canadian Space Agency and Korea AeroSpace Administration signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic industrial alliance.
Kepler’s participation in ESA’s HydRON initiative is backed by the Canadian Space Agency through the Canada-ESA Cooperative Agreement.
The Canadian Space Agency and the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada Initiative awarded Toronto-based Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation the $400,000 grand prize in the Aqualunar Challenge.
The permanent lunar base will include a Lunar Utility Vehicle from the Canadian Space Agency.
The Canadian Space Agency’s international collaborative budget has grown significantly after a $664.6 million (€407.71 million) increase in ESA commitments.
The Canadian Space Agency expects at least 45 Canadian organizations to secure contracts through the Canada-ESA Cooperation Agreement.
In July 2025, the Canadian Space Agency awarded $14.6 million in initial funding across Mission Control, Canadensys Aerospace, and MDA Space for preparatory 18-month studies for the rover.
Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell attended the Artemis 2 ceremony and highlighted Jenni Gibbons’ role as Artemis CAPCOM.
The Artemis 2 crew consisted of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
NASA’s Artemis II crew consisted of astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Orion carried NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the crew’s international teamwork and the national significance of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s presence on Artemis 2.
Artemis 2 crew members held a live connection with Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Saint-Hubert, Quebec on Flight Day 8 of the mission.
The Artemis II crew consisted of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
The first LightPort will be deployed on the Moon’s far side this year with funding from the Canadian Space Agency.
Artemis II carries NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion spacecraft.