Jan 28, 2019 | Canada in Space
Lander and rover missions, combined with exquisite satellite images have revealed much about the surface of Mars. But what about the ~3400 km of rock and metal that lies between the surface and the planet’s center? We know very little about the deep interior, yet it...
Jan 21, 2019 | Canada in Space
In today’s world everyone is just a phone call, email, or text away. We can have on-screen face-to-face conversations with loved ones around the world, share photos and videos to social media instantly, or conduct meetings with international business partners without...
Jan 14, 2019 | Why Space Matters
Mankind’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge, discovery and a deep desire to leave a footprint have pushed our frontiers to outer space. The neuroArm neurosurgical robot germinated from a quest to help patients with neurosurgical disease, returns space R&D back...
Jan 9, 2019 | Faces of Space
Born: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Education: Bachelor’s, environmental geography Master’s, geography (fluvial geomorphology) Ph.D., geography (periglacial geomorphology & comparative planetology) Directorate: Space Exploration Projects at the CSA:...
Jan 7, 2019 | Why Space Matters
Space is beautiful, fascinating, and challenging. These three characteristics combined are the reason why space has inspired and motivated some of the most incredible accomplishments and discoveries that humanity has ever seen. Across disciplines, space attracts...
Dec 17, 2018 | Why Space Matters
Nearly every morning when I woke up for Junior High School, I ran to our front door to pick up our local newspaper, the Calgary Herald, from the front steps. Sometimes the paper was wet from rain, other times warm from sitting in the sun, and often ice cold and...
Dec 10, 2018 | Why Space Matters
Did you know Canada was the third country in space in 1962, after Russia and the USA? Just a first accomplishment of many. Today, Canada is an acknowledged world leader in space robotics, satellite communications, Earth observation and space science. Our diverse space...
Dec 3, 2018 | Faces of Space
Date of birth: January 6, 1970 Born: Saint-Lambert, Quebec, Canada Motto: Anything worth doing is worth doing right Pastimes: David is a lifelong mountaineer, cyclist, skier and avid sailor Background: Engineer, astrophysicist, family doctor Flight certification:...
Nov 27, 2018 | Why Space Matters
Before stepping out the door this morning you checked the weather forecast on your mobile phone. Would you need a coat and an umbrella? On your way to work you stop off at the Tim Horton’s for a strong cup of coffee. Short on cash, you pay with your bank card. Back in...
Nov 23, 2018 | Faces of Space
Date of birth: August 3, 1988 Born: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Motto: Fortune favors the brave Pastimes: cycling, rugby, and teaching Background: Mechanical engineer, combustion scientist, and lecture Education: Bachelor in mechanical engineering; Ph.D. in engineering...
