The Canadian Space Agency (CSA or, in French, l'Agence spatiale canadienne, ASC) is the Canadian government space agency responsible for Canada's space program. It was established in March 1989 by the Canadian Space Agency Act and sanctioned in December 1990. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency is the President who reports to the Minister of Industry. is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The Government of Canada is the federal government of Canada. ... The John H. Chapman Space Centre is the headquarters of the Canadian Space Agency. ... C$ redirects here. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... P. E. James Jim Prentice, PC, MP (born July 20, 1956, in South Porcupine, Timmins, Ontario) is a Canadian lawyer and politician. ... Maxime Bernier In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Industry (French: Ministre de lIndustrie) is responsible for overseeing the federal governments economic development and corporate affairs department, Industry Canada. ... System of government Canada is a constitutional monarchy as a Commonwealth Realm (see Monarchy in Canada) with a federal system of parliamentary government, and strong democratic traditions. ... Space agency can refer to: NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Canadian Space Agency China National Space Administration Korea Aerospace Research Institute European Space Agency Iranian Space Agency Italian Space Agency Indian Space Research Organisation Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Russian Aviation and Space Agency Soviet space program (historical) National... Layers of Atmosphere - not to scale (NOAA)[1] Outer space, sometimes simply called space, refers to the relatively empty regions of the universe outside the atmospheres of celestial bodies. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The Canadian Space Agency Act is the Act of the Parliament of Canada which established the Canadian Space Agency. ... This article is about the year. ... Chief Executive redirects here. ... For other uses, see President (disambiguation). ... Maxime Bernier In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Industry (French: Ministre de lIndustrie) is responsible for overseeing the federal governments economic development and corporate affairs department, Industry Canada. ...

The headquarters of the CSA is located at John H. Chapman Space Centre in Saint-Hubert, Quebec. The agency also has offices in Ottawa, Ontario at the David Florida Laboratory (which is mainly an engineering installation) and small liaison offices in Washington, D.C.; Paris, France; Cape Canaveral, Florida; and Houston, Texas. The John H. Chapman Space Centre is the headquarters of the Canadian Space Agency. ... As of January 1, 2002, Saint-Hubert is a borough of Longueuil, Quebec. ... This article is about the capital city of Canada. ... The David Florida Laboratory is the Canadian Space Agencys spacecraft assembly, integration and testing centre, in Shirleys Bay, just west of Ottawa. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida, USA. The population was 8,829 at the 2000 census. ... Houston redirects here. ...

The agency is a relatively modest federal establishment, with only 575 employees and a rotating student population of about 100 interns or summer workers. Most of the staff is at the Chapman Centre.

In December 2007 Minister Jim Prentice appointed Guy Bujold as the president of the Canadian Space Agency.

History

With the launch of Alouette 1 in 1962 Canada became the third country to put a man-made satellite into space. The mission was successful beyond expectations, for although it was scheduled to proceed for one year, it in fact lasted for ten. This prompted further study of the ionosphere with the international ISIS program, which in 1993 was designated an International Milestone of Electrical Engineering by IEEE. It should be noted, however, that Canada has never had any domestic launch capabilities of its own. While Alouette 1 was entirely built and funded by Canada, it was launched by the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from Vandenberg AFB in California. Alouette 1 was Canadas first satellite, and the first satellite operated by a country other than the USSR or the United States. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Relationship of the atmosphere and ionosphere The ionosphere is the uppermost part of the atmosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. ... ISIS-I ISIS I and II (International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies) were the third and fourth satellites that were launched in a series of Canadian satellites sent up to study the ionosphere. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Not to be confused with the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE). ... NASA Logo Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-09-01, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... This article is about the U.S state. ...

Another Canadian first was the launch of Anik A-1 in 1972, making Canada the first country in the world to have its own domestic geostationary communication satellite network. The Anik satellites are geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A geostationary orbit (abbreviated GEO) is a circular orbit in the Earths equatorial plane, any point on which revolves about the Earth in the same direction and with the same period as the Earths rotation. ... U.S. military MILSTAR communications satellite A communications satellite (sometimes abbreviated to comsat) is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purposes of telecommunications using radio at microwave frequencies. ...

Mission and mandate

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The legislated mandate of the CSA is:

"To promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians."

The Canadian Space Agency's mission statement says that the agency is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

To achieve this, the CSA attempts to promote an environment where all levels of the organization:

• pursue excellence collectively
• advocate a client-oriented attitude
• support employee-oriented practices and open communications
• commit themselves to both empowerment and accountability
• pledge to cooperate and work with partners to mutual benefit

Cooperation with other national agencies

The CSA has several formal and informal partnerships and collaborative programs or agreements with space agencies in other countries, such as NASA, ESA and JAXA, ISRO and perhaps soon the CNSA. For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ... ESA redirects here. ... The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ), or JAXA, is Japans national aerospace agency. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ...

Since January 1, 1979 Canada has had the special status of a cooperating state with the ESA, paying for the privilege and also investing in working time and providing scientific instruments which are placed on European probes. On June 21, 2000 the accord was renewed for a fourth period, this time for 10 years. By virtue of this accord Canada takes part in ESA deliberative bodies and decision-making and in ESA's programmes and activities. Canadian firms can bid for and receive contracts to work on programmes. The accord has a provision specifically ensuring a fair industrial return to Canada. is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...

The CSA visited the China National Space Administration in October 2005 and planned to reach a deal soon to put Canadian scientific instruments in two Chinese satellites. There was also speculation about China in the future perhaps wanting the Canadarm2 technology for its planned space station, but as of 22 October 2005, the CNSA has not raised the possibility. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... ISS Canadarm2 (NASA) The Mobile Servicing System (MSS) is a robotic arm and associated equipment on the International Space Station that plays a key role in station assembly and maintenance: moving equipment and supplies around the station, supporting astronauts working in space, and servicing instruments and other payloads attached to... The International Space Station in 2007 A space station is an artificial structure designed for humans to live in outer space. ...

Canadian Space Program

The Canadian Space Program is also administered by the Canadian Space Agency. Canada has contributed technology, expertise and personnel to the world space effort, especially in collaboration with NASA and the ESA. For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ...

Astronaut Steven MacLean is Chief Astronaut of CSA. Canadian Astronaut Steven MacLean Steven MacLean (b. ...

In addition to its astronauts, some of the most notable Canadian technological contributions to space exploration are the Canadarm on the Space Shuttle as well as the Canadarm2 and the rest of the Mobile Servicing System on the International Space Station. The Canadarm and Canadarm2 are assisted by the Advanced Space Vision System which allows more efficient use of the robotic arms. Another example is the Orbiter Boom Sensor System, which is an extension of the Canadarm used to inspect the Space Shuttle's thermal Protection System for damage while in orbit. U.S. Space Shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit. ... The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) on the Space Shuttle, also known as the Canadarm, is an electromechanical arm that maneuvers a payload from the payload bay of the space shuttle orbiter to its deployment position and then releases it. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... ISS Canadarm2 (NASA) The Mobile Servicing System (MSS) is a robotic arm and associated equipment on the International Space Station that plays a key role in station assembly and maintenance: moving equipment and supplies around the station, supporting astronauts working in space, and servicing instruments and other payloads attached to... The Mobile Servicing System (MSS) or Canadarm2 is a robotic system and associated equipment on the International Space Station that plays a key role in station assembly and maintenance: moving equipment and supplies around the station, supporting astronauts working in space, and servicing instruments and other payloads attached to the... ISS redirects here. ... The Advanced Space Vision System (also known as the Space Vision System or by its acronym SVS) is a laser based computer generated three dimensional vision system used to manipulate any object within or without the Space Shuttle bay using the Canadarm or assemble International Space Station (ISS) components and... The OBSS in a hangar, prior to attachment to the RMS and Shuttle Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (RMS) holding OBSS boom on STS-114 Neptec visualization of the OBSS and Laser Camera System (LCS) in use. ... The space shuttle thermal protection system (TPS) is the barrier that protects the space shuttle orbiter during the searing 1649 °C (3000 °F) heat of atmospheric reentry. ...

With the successful launching of Radarsat 2 in December 2007 and near completion of Canada's C$1.4 billion contribution to the ISS the agency in early 2008 finds itself with no major follow on projects. This fact has been highlighted by Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut and former head of the CSA who in the fall of 2007 called upon the Canadian government to develop and institute a space policy for Canada.

Canadians in Space

Eight Canadians have participated in 13 NASA manned missions: This article is about the idea of space. ... For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ...

Note: Michael McKay resigned due to medical reasons and Kenneth Money resigned in 1992, eight years after his selection; neither flew in space. Captain (Navy) Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau CC, CD, Ph. ... Space Shuttle Challenger (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099) was NASAs second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service, Columbia being the first. ... STS 41-G marked the thirteenth flight of a Space Shuttle and the sixth flight of the Challenger. ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... This article is about the year. ... Roberta Lynn Bondar, OC, O.Ont, BSc, MSc, PhD, DSc, MD, FRCP(C), FRSC (born December 4, 1945, in Sault Ste. ... Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. ... // Ronald J. Grabe (flew on STS-51-J, STS-30, STS-42 & STS-57), Commander Stephen S. Oswald (flew on STS-42, STS-56 & STS-67), Pilot Norman E. Thagard (flew on STS-7, STS-51-B, STS-30, STS-42 & Mir EO-18), Mission Specialist 1 David C. Hilmers... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Steven Glenwood MacLean (b. ... // Crew James B. Wetherbee (2), Commander Michael A. Baker (2), Pilot Charles L. Veach (2), Mission Specialist 1 William M. Shepherd (3), Mission Specialist 2 Tamara E. Jernigan (2), Mission Specialist 3 Steven G. MacLean (1), Payload Specialist 1 - Canada Mission parameters Mass: Orbiter landing with payload: 97,201 kg... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Chris Austin Hadfield (born August 29, 1959) is a Canadian astronaut from the Canadian Space Agency who was the first Canadian to walk in space. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-104) is one of the fleet of space shuttles belonging to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ... STS-74 is a Space Shuttle program mission. ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... For other uses, see Mir (disambiguation). ... Captain (Navy) Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau CC, CD, Ph. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105), is the fifth and final operational NASA space shuttle. ... STS-77 is a Space Shuttle program mission. ... is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Robert (Bob) Brent Thirsk, M.D. (born August 17, 1953) is a Canadian astronaut. ... STS-78 is a Space Shuttle program mission. ... is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Bjarni Tryggvason Bjarni Tryggvason (born September 21, Canadian astronaut. ... Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. ... // Crew Mission Commander: Curtis Brown (4) Pilot: Kent Rominger (3) Mission Specialist 1: Jan Davis (3) Mission Specialist 2: Stephen Robinson (1) Mission Specialist 3: Robert Curbeam (1) Payload Specialist: Bjarni Tryggvason (1) - Canada Mission Parameters Mass: 9,191 kg payload Perigee: 249 km Apogee: 261 km Inclination: 57. ... is the 219th day of the year (220th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Dr. Dafydd Rhys Dave Williams (b. ... This is a mission of the United States Space Shuttle // Crew Richard A. Searfoss (3), Commander Scott D. Altman (1), Pilot Richard M. Linnehan DVM (2), Mission Specialist Dafydd Rhys Williams MD (1) (CSA), Mission Specialist Kathryn P. Hire (1), Mission Specialist Dr. Jay C. Buckey (1), Payload Specialist Dr... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Julie Payette (NASA) Julie Payette (born October 20, 1963 in Montréal, Québec) is an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) who currently works primarily with the United Statess National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ... Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. ... STS-96 was a mission of the United States Space Shuttle Discovery. ... is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... ISS redirects here. ... Captain (Navy) Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau CC, CD, Ph. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105), is the fifth and final operational NASA space shuttle. ... This is a mission of the United States Space Shuttle // Crew Brent W. Jett (3), Commander Michael J. Bloomfield (2), Pilot Joseph R. Tanner (3), Mission Specialist Carlos I. Noriega (2), Mission Specialist Marc Garneau (3), Mission Specialist - Canada Mission Parameters Mass: Orbiter Liftoff: 120,742 kg Orbiter Landing: 89... is the 334th day of the year (335th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... ISS redirects here. ... Chris Austin Hadfield (born August 29, 1959) is a Canadian astronaut from the Canadian Space Agency who was the first Canadian to walk in space. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105), is the fifth and final operational NASA space shuttle. ... STS-100 was a successful mission of the United States Space Shuttle Endeavour, intended to supply and service the International Space Station. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Astronaut Bruce McCandless on an untethered EVA Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) is work done by an astronaut away from the Earth and outside of his or her spacecraft. ... Steven Glenwood MacLean (b. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-104) is one of the fleet of space shuttles belonging to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ... STS-115 was the first Space Shuttle assembly mission to the International Space Station after the Columbia disaster, following the two successful Return to Flight missions, STS-114 and STS-121. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Astronaut Bruce McCandless on an untethered EVA Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) is work done by an astronaut away from the Earth and outside of his or her spacecraft. ... Dr. Dafydd Rhys Dave Williams (b. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105), is the fifth and final operational NASA space shuttle. ... STS-118 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. ... is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Astronaut Bruce McCandless on an untethered EVA Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) is work done by an astronaut away from the Earth and outside of his or her spacecraft. ... Ken Money (born April 1, 1935 Toronto, Canada) is the Senior Scientist at the Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine in Toronto. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

Canadian satellites

Additionally, there are some commercial satellites launched by the telecommunications company Telesat Canada. These are the 13 Anik satellites (3 of which are still in use), the 3 Nimiq satellites (all currently used by Bell ExpressVu), and a satellite called M-Sat 1 launched April 20, 1996, at 22h36 UTC. This article is about artificial satellites. ... Alouette 1 was Canadas first satellite, and the first satellite operated by a country other than the USSR or the United States. ... is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Relationship of the atmosphere and ionosphere The ionosphere is the uppermost part of the atmosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. ... Alouette 2 was launched on November 29, 1965. ... is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Relationship of the atmosphere and ionosphere The ionosphere is the uppermost part of the atmosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. ... ISIS-I ISIS I and II (International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies) were the third and fourth satellites that were launched in a series of Canadian satellites sent up to study the ionosphere. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... This article is about the year. ... Relationship of the atmosphere and ionosphere The ionosphere is the uppermost part of the atmosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. ... ISIS-I ISIS I and II (International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies) were the third and fourth satellites that were launched in a series of Canadian satellites sent up to study the ionosphere. ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Relationship of the atmosphere and ionosphere The ionosphere is the uppermost part of the atmosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. ... The Hermes Communications Technology Satellite was an experimental high-power direct broadcast communications satellite which was also known as the CTS or simply as the Hermes. ... is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... U.S. military MILSTAR communications satellite A communications satellite (sometimes abbreviated to comsat) is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purposes of telecommunications. ... RADARSAT-1 is Canadas first commercial Earth observation satellite. ... is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Earth observation satellites are satellites specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit, similar to reconnaissance satellites but intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, map making etc. ... The Microvariability and Oscillations of STars telescope or the MOST space observatory is Canadas first and (as of mid-2005) only space telescope. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A space observatory is any object in outer space which is used for observation of distant planets, galaxies, and other outer space objects. ... SCISAT-1 is a Canadian satellite designed to make observations of the Earths atmosphere. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Air redirects here. ... RADARSAT-2 is an Earth observation satellite scheduled for launch in 2005 by the Canadian Space Agency. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Earth observation satellites are satellites specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit, similar to reconnaissance satellites but intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, map making etc. ... CASSIOPE is a hybrid satellite project of the Canadian Space Agency. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, please see Satellite (disambiguation) A satellite is an object that orbits another object (known as its primary). ... Telesat Canada is a Canadian satellite communications company owned by BCE Inc. ... The Anik satellites are geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada. ... The Nimiq satellites are three Canadian geosynchronous telecommunications satellites used by Bell ExpressVu. ... Bell ExpressVu is the division of Bell Canada Enterprises that provides satellite television service across Canada. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... UTC redirects here. ...

Space Agency Locations

• John H. Chapman Space Centre - Longueuil, Quebec
• David Florida Laboratory - Ottawa, Ontario
• Fort Churchill - Manitoba

The John H. Chapman Space Centre is the headquarters of the Canadian Space Agency. ... Motto: Labor et Concordia (work and harmony) Area: 283. ... The David Florida Laboratory is the Canadian Space Agencys spacecraft assembly, integration and testing centre, in Shirleys Bay, just west of Ottawa. ... This article is about the capital city of Canada. ... Fort Churchill is a rocket launching complex located in Churchill, Manitoba at , . The site has been used on and off since the mid-1950s for sub-orbital launches of various sounding rockets during several major studies, but is currently unused. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English French (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 14 Senate seats 6 Confederation July 15, 1870 (5th) Area  Ranked 8th Total 647,797...

See also

• List of space agencies
• Timeline of space travel by nationality
• Canadian government scientific research organizations
• Canadian university scientific research organizations
• Canadian industrial research and development organizations
• Canadian Geospace Monitoring
• Science and technology in Canada

// This is a list of government agencies engaged in activities related to outer space and space exploration. ... Map of countries whose citizens have flown in space Since the first human spaceflight by the Soviet Union, citizens of 37 countries have flown in space. ... Schematic of Earths magnetosphere Canadian Geospace Monitoring (CGSM) is a Canadian space science program that was initiated in 2005. ...

References

External links

• Official website
• Canada in Space
• Text of the Canadian Space Agency Act

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