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I watched Artemis II lift off — and witnessed the first humans venture to the Moon since 1972

Even from a distance of several kilometres, the Artemis II rocket looked huge.

The Conversation

Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause'

Canada has canceled its first-ever moon rover mission, which had been targeted to land near the lunar south pole in 2029.

Space

1 week away! NASA gearing up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon on April 1

The launch of the first crewed moon mission since the Apollo era is just a week away! NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis 2 flight on April 1.

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Artemis II: The first human mission to the moon in 54 years launches soon — with a Canadian on board

It’s been 54 years since the last Apollo mission, and since then, humans have not ventured beyond low-Earth orbit. But that’s all about to change with next week’s launch of the Artemis II mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Conversation

NASA to fly piece of Wright Brothers' plane on Artemis 2 moon mission

The Artemis 2 moon mission will send a swatch from the famous Wright Flyer, along with a number of other aerospace artifacts, when it launches in the coming weeks.

Space

Meet 'Integrity': Artemis 2 astronauts name the spacecraft that will fly them around the moon

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission, who could launch on their trip around the moon as early as Feb. 5, have named their Orion capsule "Integrity."

Space

Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut to fly into space, dies at 76

The first Canadian astronaut to fly into space, Marc Garneau, died on June 4, 2025 at the age of 76. In addition to his three launches, Garneau also led the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

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James Webb Space Telescope's 'big sky images' issued on stamps in Big Sky, Montana

The unobstructed skies that gave Big Sky, Montana its name made for an appropriate setting for the release of two postage stamps depicting vistas visible to the James Webb Space Telescope.

Space

Canada’s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region

The Canadian Space Agency announced a competition today to name Canada’s first-ever rover mission to the moon. This unmanned mission will explore the south polar region of the moon to search for water ice and explore its unique geology.

The Conversation

Canada begins work on new Canadarm3 robotic arm for upcoming Gateway lunar outpost

MDA Space's Canadarm3 should be ready for the NASA Gateway space station at the moon in 5 years with a new design and testing contract from the Canadian Space Agency.

Space

It's good! Space station astronauts talk football - and Taylor Swift - for Super Bowl 2024 (video)

Two NASA are gearing up for the big showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers by tossing the old pigskin around the International Space Station.

Space

Here's what it's like taking a VR spacewalk with the Canadian Space Agency

Moon robotics will move around astronauts and equipment to get ready for lunar landings. But first, comes the simulation of Canadarm3 to make sure everything will fit.

Space

What delays to the Artemis II and III missions mean for Canada

On Jan. 9, NASA announced it would be shifting the launch of Artemis II to September 2025. Artemis III — the first mission to land humans on the surface of the moon since 1972 — was moved to September 2026.

The Conversation

Canada's 'Space Force' soars with new astronaut assignments

Two Canadian Space Agency astronauts from the military will fly to the moon and the ISS by 2025. The commander of 3 Canadian Space Division says their assignments symbolize fast-growing activity in Canada's military space domain.

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Canada soars into space with new moon and ISS astronaut missions

Canada sent its first astronaut to space in 1984. Nearly 40 years later, the Canadian Space Agency is riding a surge of funding, propelling astronauts to the moon and the ISS alongside major space projects.

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Canada assigns astronauts to launch on Boeing's Starliner, back up Artemis 2 moon mission

The Canadian Space Agency announced 2 new spaceflights for its astronauts on Wednesday (Nov. 22), following a historic moon assignment earlier this year.

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Canadian Space Agency will announce new astronaut assignments today (Nov. 22). Here's how to watch it live.

The Canadian Space Agency will announce new astronaut assignments on Nov. 22, just 6 months after astronaut Jeremy Hansen received a moon mission for Artemis 2.

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Tom Hanks visits Artemis 2 moon astronauts and NASA Mission Control

'Apollo 13' actor Tom Hanks, who flew to the moon on film in 1995, just went to NASA in Houston. There, he visited the four Artemis 2 astronauts who will make the journey for real.

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This Canadian satellite was supposed to last 2 years in space. It's now celebrating 20

The Canadian Space Agency's Scisat is a valuable hunter of climate change evidence, producing big-name publications in Nature and Science recently despite its advanced age.

The Hindu

Study reveals how immune system of astronauts breaks down

The gene expression of leukocytes quickly decreased once astronauts reached space. The study showed why astronauts are more susceptible to infections during flights

The Walrus

Canada’s Big Flex in Space

The Canadarm started as a boring robotic appendage. Now the future of space travel depends on it

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Artemis 2 astronauts flying to the moon could phone home with ham radio

3 astronauts aboard Artemis 2 are certified amateur radio operators. Will communications with ham radio operators extend from the International Space Station to the moon?

Space

Winter is coming: Artemis 2 moon mission gets boost from Canadian cold

Canada will be only the second country to send a person around the moon. The country's experience dealing with cold helped space technology get there, its leader says.

Chicago Sun-Times

NASA names astronauts to next moon mission, first crew under Artemis

‘This is humanity’s crew,’ NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said. The new four-person crew will orbit the moon on Artemis II and establish a long-term presence on the moon for science and exploration.

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Meet the 4 astronauts flying on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission

A brief introduction to Artemis 2 astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.

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