CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepares for his mission aboard the International Space Station for a mission. In this video, he recounts one of his first memories related to space exploration.

This poster celebrates the participation of CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen in the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon. He will become the first Canadian and non-American to fly on a lunar mission. The poster replicates elements of Jeremy's mission patch.

Following a three-year competition, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced Vancouver-based Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. (Ecoation) as the winner of the Deep Space Food Challenge. As the Canadian grand prize winner, Ecoation will receive $380,000 for their CANGrow Modular Indoor Food Production System, designed to operate in remote environments like outer space and northern regions. CANGrow uses an innovative approach to producing a diverse range of fresh foods, including strawberries, cherry tomatoes, mycelial meat substitute, etc. With the potential to generate over 700 kg of nutrient-dense food annually, the system maximizes its produce and high-quality protein sources with minimal resources.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse unfolded over Canada, the United States and Mexico. As the Moon aligned perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness swept across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators. Fortunately, Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, found itself on the path of totality, affording the opportunity to capture a mesmerizing timelapse of the event.

On April 8, 2024, millions of Canadians in the eastern part of our country got front-row seats to an out-of-this-world show: a total solar eclipse! Among the lucky observers were those at Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, perfectly positioned along the eclipse's path of totality, capturing the celestial phenomenon in all its beauty.

In this vlog, Jeremy takes you behind the scenes of one of his travel weeks in Canada organized by the CSA's Communications and Public Affairs team. He met with over 2500 Canadians and completed 47 media interviews during his trip to Montreal, Ottawa, Regina and Moose Jaw. A busy week!

The CSA will take part in several eclipse activities from April 6 to 8. This includes multiple opportunities to hear CSA astronaut and Artemis II crewmember Jeremy Hansen speak.

On April 8, millions will get to witness an event so rare that it will be, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a total solar eclipse.

CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques will share insights about the total solar eclipse and Canada's role in Moon exploration at Eclipse of the Century, an event at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.

Without a shadow of a doubt (or an eclipse), you'll love this collection of songs about the Sun and the Moon.