Canada Archives - Astronaut

WHAT WAS THE CARRINGTON EVENT?

January 18, 2017

Astronomy, Blog, Fringe/Strange, Images, Latest News, Science, Video

Isn’t modern society great? With all this technology surrounding us in all directions. It’s like a cocoon of sweet, fluffy silicon. There are chips in my fitness tracker, my bluetooth headset, mobile phone, car... Read This Article...

Aspiring Astronauts: 4 Best Degrees for a Shot at Working for NASA

August 22, 2016

Blog, Discovery, Images, Latest News

If you want to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) one day, you should be aware of two things. The first is that there are a wide variety of jobs at NASA, so you can have a successf... Read This Article...

Women In Space

July 28, 2016

Blog, Facts, Images, Latest News

59 different woman have flown into space, either as cosmonauts, astronauts, payload specialists or foreign nationals. 8 have flown in the Soviet/Russian program, 2 in the Chinese program, and 49 have flown with... Read This Article...

Advance in astronomy ‘can help find other worlds’

January 2, 2016

Astronomy, Discovery, Images, Latest News, Science, Trends

The pull of gravity on a distant star can now be measured more accurately, shedding light on other worlds, say astronomers. The method makes it possible to study even the faintest of stars. "Our technique ca... Read This Article...

NASA’s 2016 Mars mission called off

December 23, 2015

Images, Latest News, Mars, Science, Technology, Trends

A U.S. science satellite slated to launch to Mars in March has been grounded due to a leak in a key research instrument, NASA said on Tuesday, creating uncertainty about the future of a widely anticipated effor... Read This Article...

Mars One debates MIT: CEO Bas Lansdorp still doesn’t have a plan to reach the planet

August 18, 2015

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In October 2014, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate students Sydney Do and Andrew Owens released an independent research report on Mars One — a not-for-profit organization that wants to create a lon... Read This Article...

Asteroid 2004 BL86 zips past Earth today

January 26, 2015

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An asteroid bigger than the world's most massive cruise ships will fly past the Earth today, and will be visible from Canada with strong binoculars or a small telescope – or you can watch it streamed online sta... Read This Article...

How NASA Plans to Land Humans on Mars

November 22, 2014

Chris Hadfield launches photo book

October 26, 2014

Entertainment, Latest News

Chris Hadfield, Canada's most famous astronaut, has launched a new photo book 'You are Here: Around the World in 92 minutes'. This book is indeed very special as it is full of 200 never-before-seen photos of th... Read This Article...

The Top Four Pieces of Sci-Fi Music

May 15, 2014

Blog, Entertainment

They say music is a universal language, and you certainly don’t have to understand the lyrics of a song to appreciate a good composition on its sonic merits. And indeed, what better way to connect with a hypoth... Read This Article...

Chris Hadfield’s breathtaking shots from space earn photography award

May 14, 2014

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Canada’s most famous astronaut is now a professionally-recognized photographer. Chris Hadfield has been awarded an honorary Service of Photographic Arts designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada ... Read This Article...

11 things you may not know about Chris Hadfield

March 18, 2014

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After arriving on the International Space Station on Dec. 21, 2012, Chris Hadfield took the reins of command on March 13, 2013 -- becoming the first and only Canadian to command humanity's most distant outpost.... Read This Article...

About 1,100 UFOs spotted in Canada last year, survey says

March 14, 2014

Fringe/Strange, Latest News

WINNIPEG – Two children out sledding told their parents they heard a beeping noise before seeing what looked like a flying hotel, a massive structure with protrusions and windows. It flew over a nearby house an... Read This Article...

High stakes: Canadian Space Agency wins hockey bet with NASA

February 22, 2014

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It was a sweet bet that paid off in mouthfuls for the Canadian Space Agency. On the line in the Canada-United States men's hockey wager with NASA was a box of cookies. Thanks to Canada's semi-final victory at t... Read This Article...

Canadian Space Agency developing 10-year plan

November 16, 2013

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OTTAWA – The new head of the Canadian Space Agency says he’s working with other government partners on a 10-year space plan — but he isn’t letting on where he wants to take the organization. In his first publi... Read This Article...

Chris Hadfield weighs in on Sandra Bullock and “Gravity”

September 27, 2013

Blog, Entertainment

Astronaut Chris Hadfield arrives on the red carpet at the gala for "Gravity" Sunday at TIFF. He later hopped up on stage to answer questions about the film. It was an innocent question, but probably the mos... Read This Article...

Canadian astronauts see bright future for space exploration

August 5, 2013

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This undated image released by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) shows fighter jet pilot Jeremy Hansen. While retired astronaut Chris Hadfield pens a book about his experiences, two of his younger colleagues ar... Read This Article...

SpaceX wins bid to launch Canadian radar satellites

July 31, 2013

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Privately-owned Space Exploration Technologies was selected to launch a trio of Canadian radar satellites aboard a single Falcon 9 rocket, the company announced on Tuesday. The California-based firm, also know... Read This Article...

Overview of an astronaut’s diet

July 24, 2013

Blog

Overview of an astronaut’s diet (What they should eat during training and what they eat in space) For some people, packing for a big trip can be the hardest part of the trip. What to wear and what food to bri... Read This Article...

Retiring astronaut Chris Hadfield about to launch lucrative speaking career

July 3, 2013

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OTTAWA — As astronaut Chris Hadfield retires from the Canadian Space Agency, he can expect some hefty speaking fees — even more than the thousands of dollars per event that Justin Trudeau was earning — through ... Read This Article...

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Retires From The Canadian Space Agency

June 10, 2013

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, probably the most famous and beloved astronaut since Apollo 11 and certainly the best-known Canadian astronaut ever, announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency to... Read This Article...

Chris Hadfield’s Post-landing Interview with NASA

May 24, 2013

Blog, Video

During a sit down interview with NASA's Public Affairs Manager Rob Navias, CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield reflects on the success and circumstances of his five-month long-duration mission, Expedition 34/35. Credi... Read This Article...

Chris Hadfield on his recovery: ‘I’m readapting to it physically and mentally’

May 23, 2013

Blog

Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield is recovering from his days as commander of the international space station. He fielded questions about his time in space, his social media popularity, the making of his cover ... Read This Article...

Chris Hadfield’s Sounds from the ISS

May 5, 2013

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With only just over a week left onthe ISS before he returns to Earth, we are sure to miss Chris Hadfields tweets, pics and sounds from life on board the International Space Station. Yesterday Chris tweeted seve... Read This Article...

I Can’t Believe You’re Watching This Astronaut Make a Sandwich in Space

March 7, 2013

Fringe/Strange, Latest News, Science

On Wednesday, the internet fell in love with this video of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield preparing himself a sandwich in space, or, as Smithsonian magazine puts it, "Spaaaaaaace!" It's easy to see why. The ... Read This Article...

Tiny ‘lunch-box’ satellites carry huge Canadian hopes into space

February 24, 2013

Astronomy, Latest News

They are no bigger than a lunch box or a big suitcase, but the small high-tech satellites that will blast into space aboard an Indian rocket on Monday carry significant expectations for Canada's future in space... Read This Article...

Quebec travel agency to offer trips into space for about $100,000

February 2, 2013

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Canadians dreaming about becoming a space tourist now have another choice…. LAVAL, Que. – Canadians dreaming about becoming a space tourist now have another choice. Space Expedition Corp. and XCor Aerosp... Read This Article...

Future of program unclear after Canadian Space Agency boss quits

February 1, 2013

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MONTREAL -- The recent announcement from Steve MacLean that he's stepping down as head of the Canadian Space Agency has industry-watchers speculating that it might be tied to government inaction in the space se... Read This Article...

Governor General & students speak with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield

January 31, 2013

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Governor General David Johnston and grade 5 and 6 students will be speaking with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield over the noon hour while he was aboard the International Space Station. 200 stude... Read This Article...

Canada’s robot begins 1st satellite refuelling job

January 17, 2013

Astronaut Chris Hadfield to speak via space with Milton students

January 17, 2013

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Students at Chris Hadfield Public School in Milton, Ont., will get a thrill Thursday when their school’s namesake chats with them from space. // // Over 800 kindergarten to Grade 8 students will gather in the... Read This Article...

HD Space Camera Will Provide Live Astronaut’s View of Earth From ISS

January 16, 2013

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A Canadian company plans to one-up Google Earth by streaming video footage straight from the International Space Station to the web with a top time delay of just a few hours. Urthecast is due to begin beaming ... Read This Article...

Space Rock Star: Astronaut Chris Hadfield Becoming Canadian Celebrity

January 10, 2013

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While Chris Hadfield continues to rack up mileage in space, the Canadian captain-to-be of the International Space Station also reached a different milestone Wednesday (Jan. 9): 150,000 Twitter followers. Hadfi... Read This Article...

Astronaut, students share final frontier

January 6, 2013

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IT WAS an out of this world experience for Charles P. Allen High School students in Bedford Saturday when they contacted Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield aboard the International Space Station. “It was just r... Read This Article...

ISS astronaut reports to Captain Kirk

January 4, 2013

Latest News, Science, Trends

No Klingons, Yet: During a magical Twitter conversation today, science fiction met science fact. Actor William Shatner decided to drop Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfielda line. Usually, this wouldn't be particul... Read This Article...

Astronaut Hadfield a ready, willing guinea pig

December 27, 2012

Astronaut Chris Hadfield records song in space

December 25, 2012

Latest News, Science, Technology, Trends, Video

Is there anything that Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield can’t do? Earlier today Hadfield, 53, posted the first song ever recorded in space to Soundcloud and YouTube. Titled “Jewel in the Night,” the original ... Read This Article...

‘I love what you’ve done with the place.’ Chris Hadfield arrives at ISS

December 21, 2012

Astronomy, Latest News, Science, Technology, Trends

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and two other astronauts arrived Friday morning at the International Space Station, where they were greeted by three crewmembers already on board. Minutes after entry, Hadfiel... Read This Article...

Manitoba Museum’s Living in Space honours Canucks who roam the stars

December 21, 2012

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The Manitoba Museum’s Science Gallery’s new exhibit, Living in Space, honours Canadian astronauts and offers Winnipeggers the opportunity to experience their daily activities in space. “It’s all about the Cana... Read This Article...

Astronaut Chris Hadfield launches into space on five-month mission

December 20, 2012

Latest News, Science, Technology, Trends

For the first dozen minutes after a flawless liftoff from the Baikonour Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Chris Hadfield and the other crew members could be seen from a video inside their Soyuz capsule, clutching their... Read This Article...

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield set for launch of space station mission

December 19, 2012

Astronomy, Latest News, Science, Trends

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, right, U.S. astronaut Thomas Marshburn, centre, and Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko speak with relatives after putting on their space suits at the Baikonur cosmodrome befor... Read This Article...

What do astronauts eat?

December 18, 2012

Fringe/Strange, Latest News, Science, Trends

In the early days of the U.S. space program, astronauts had to contend with freeze-dried powders and small cubes of food as well as gel-like liquids packaged in aluminum tubes. There wasn’t a lot of flavour or... Read This Article...

The magic, good and bad, of life in orbit

December 15, 2012

Latest News, Science, Trends

Chris Hadfield says he can't wait for the "magic" of space, but he'll also be exploring to the darker side of that magic as he circles the planet in coming months. He'll have the "superpower" to fly, but his... Read This Article...

Jack Knox: Third mission in space, another first for Hadfield

December 13, 2012

Latest News, Science, Trends

When astronaut Chris Hadfield blasts off for the International Space Station next week, tucked behind his head in the cramped Soyuz capsule will be a brand new wedding ring for his wife, Helene. At some point ... Read This Article...

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