Canadian Space Agency
14 reportsUpdates concerning Canadian Space Agency follow Earth-observation science, Canadian space experiments, and space robotics. Conclusions concerning Earth-observation science remain tied to mission data, partner-agency documentation, and transparent methods; the result is bounded by the possibility that partnership schedules and funding decisions can change the timing of delivery.
NASA Prepares Astronaut Training for Commercial Space Station Era
NASA's Johnson Space Center is adapting its astronaut training and mission operations to support a transition from the International Space Station to a new generation of commercial space stations, with government and private industry working side by side
NASA Artemis II Astronauts to Receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor
NASA's Artemis II crew, who completed a lunar flyby in April, will be awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor at Johnson Space Center, recognizing their role in advancing human spaceflight beyond low Earth orbit
IonQ Trapped-Ion Hardware Added to Canadian Quantum Sandbox
IonQ's trapped-ion quantum processors will be accessible to Canadian researchers and SMEs through the FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox, expanding direct cloud access to commercial quantum hardware for algorithm testing and development
Artemis II Astronauts Reflect on Orion's Moon Mission and Next Steps
NASA's Artemis II crew discussed their 10-day lunar flyby, Orion spacecraft performance, and upcoming mission challenges at a public event in Colorado, highlighting both technical lessons and international collaboration
Webb Telescope Reveals Young Star Cluster in Carina Nebula
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam instrument captures a dense cluster of young stars in the Carina Nebula, offering fresh insight into stellar formation and the evolution of massive star groups
Canada Funds Quantum Defense Hub to Accelerate Military Prototypes
Canada has launched a $20.3 million Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Calgary, aiming to convert domestic quantum research into deployable prototypes for military and intelligence applications within two years
Virtual Reality Brings the International Space Station to Earth
A new VR experience, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, uses real footage and astronaut collaboration to simulate life aboard the International Space Station, offering the public an immersive look at orbital science and daily routines.
Webb Telescope Reveals 4.4-Billion-Year-Old Galaxy Cluster in Formation
The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged the young galaxy cluster MACS J0553.4-3342, capturing light that began its journey 4.4 billion years ago and offering new insight into the assembly of large-scale cosmic structures
Possible Ancient Impact Crater Identified in Northern Quebec
A large circular structure in Quebec's Côte-Nord region, first noticed on Google Maps, may be a 390-million-year-old impact crater. Fieldwork and rock analysis are underway to confirm its extraterrestrial origin
Artemis II Crew's Moon Orbit Mission Highlights Human Connection
NASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the moon, sharing daily updates and personal moments that resonated globally during a period of international tension and uncertainty
Webb Telescope Uses Gravitational Lensing to Reveal Ancient Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the galaxy cluster MACS J0553.4-3342, using gravitational lensing to magnify galaxies from the universe's first billion years
NOAA-21 Satellite Captures Canada Wildfire Smoke Spanning Continents
A NOAA-21 satellite image from July 14, 2026, reveals vast smoke plumes from over 850 wildfires in Canada, with thick haze drifting into the northeastern United States and raising air quality concerns across borders.
Webb Telescope Reveals Merging Young Galaxy Cluster 4.4 Billion Light-Years Away
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has imaged the galaxy cluster MACS J0553.4-3342 as it appeared 4.4 billion years ago, capturing two massive sub-clusters in the process of merging and highlighting the gravitational effects shaping distant galaxies
Webb Telescope Detects Hidden Giant Planet in Beta Pictoris System
Astronomers have identified a third giant exoplanet in the Beta Pictoris system using the James Webb Space Telescope's spectroscopic capabilities, revealing a world previously concealed by the system's bright debris disk