Publications
Providing environmentally responsible, fast and universal access to its publications, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) offers various reports and documents in electronic format. Some hard copies of these publications can be obtained by contacting
promo@asc-csa.gc.ca.
Some publications were developed before the implementation of the new CSA Web address and, therefore, show the old address. Please note that the current address is: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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Corporate Publications
Corporate
Canada's space sector develops and uses space innovation to respond to national priorities like sovereignty, security and safety, resource management, and environmental monitoring. Its approach focuses on a vibrant interaction between industry, academia and government in order to develop new knowledge, and targeted technologies in niche areas.
Date of publication : March 31, 2009

Fourteen international space agencies have come together to develop a framework that will focus and guide their collaboration on future space exploration missions.
Date of publication : May 31, 2007

The Canadian Space Strategy was approved by the Government of Canada in February 2005. It replaces the Long Term Space Plans as the framework that guides the Canadian Space Agency in leading Canada's national Space Program.
Date of publication : March 26, 2006

External Relations
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Brochures
Exporting to the United States
Source:
Team Canada Inc
Date of publication: 2010-10-14
Global Space Sectors Market Trends and Drivers
Date of publication: 2006-04-28

Earth Observation and Satellites
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Sector
Brochures
RADARSAT-2
Space Utilization Earth Observation
Space Applications Linked to Government Priorities / Departments
Date of publication : 2012-05-07
RADARSAT
RADARSAT Systems: Satellite CharacteristicsDate of publication : 2011-07-13
RADARSAT Constellation
The RADARSAT Constellation ProgramDate of publication : 2010-08-26
Earth Observation
IGARSS - The Canadian Space Agency Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Space
Date of publication: 2010-07-09
RADARSAT-2
A New Satellite, a New Vision
Date of publication: 2010-04-14
Earth and Environment
CLOUDSAT - Looking at Clouds in 3-D
Date of publication : 2009-04-08
Earth and Environment
CASSIOPE
Date of publication : 2009-01-14
Earth and Environment
INTERNATIONAL CHARTER -
International Charter Space and Major Disasters
Date of publication : 2008-04-15
RADARSAT-2
Improving government services with RADARSAT-2
Date of publication: 2007-10-19
- Complete brochure - PDF (1.2MB)
- Agriculture card - JPG (173KB)
- Cartography card - JPG (134KB)
- Emergency management card - JPG (136KB)
- Forestry card - JPG (120KB)
- Geology card - JPG (130KB)
- Hydrology card - JPG (113KB)
- Ices card - JPG (112KB)
- Maritime surveillance card - JPG (119KB)
RADARSAT-2
Serving Canadians with RADARSAT-2
Date of publication: 2007-10-19
RADARSAT-2
Serving Canada and Canadians
Date of publication : 2007-10-19
RADARSAT-2
Getting started with RADARSAT-2
Date of publication: 2007-10-19
- Complete brochure -
PDF (604KB)
- "Getting started with RADARSAT-2" section - PDF (162KB)
- "Innovation, Efficiency, Flexibility" section - PDF (96KB)
- "Project Planning Assistance" section - PDF (133KB)
- "A Mission of Opportunities" section - PDF (123KB)
- "Planning your Project" section -
PDF (60KB)
Earth and Environment
GRIP – Government Related Initiatives Program
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
Earth and Environment
EOADP – Earth Observation Application Development Program
Date of publication: 2006-03-07

Space Science
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Brochures
MOPITT - Measuring atmospheric pollutants
Date of publication: 2010-07-23
COSPAR -The CSA Report to the 38th Meeting
Date of publication: 2010-07-01
THEMIS - Exploring the Mysteries of the Aurora
Date of publication: 2010-06-23
MOST – Tiny Satellite Probes the Mysteries of the Universe
Date of publication: 2009-05-29
THE HERSCHEL SPACE OBSERVATORY - Witnessing the birth of the first stars and galaxies
Date of publication : 2009-04-21
Plank - Looking Back to the Dawn of Time
Date of publication : 2009-04-21
COSPAR - Space Science Research in Canada Report
Date of publication: 2008-07-08
MARS – Fast Facts on Mars
Date of publication: 2008-03-12
THE PHOENIX MISSION – Planting the Maple Leaf on Mars
Date of publication: 2008-03-12
eOSTEO – Studying bone loss in space
Date of publication: 2007-12-04
JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE - Successor to Hubble
Date of publication : 2007-10-19
BLAST – A space observatory in the upper atmosphere
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
WINDII – Measuring Winds in the Upper Atmosphere
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
SCISAT – From Dawn to Twilight
Date of publication: 2005-04-08

Astronauts, Space Missions, ISS
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Sector
Brochures
ISS
Canada and the International Space Station
Date of publication: 2009-03-31
DEXTRE
DEXTRE - A Canadian Robot in Space
Date of publication : 2008-02-28

Reports to Parliament
Canadian Space Agency Performance Report
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Reports
For the period ending March 31, 2011
- Document - HTML, PDF (661KB)
- Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome - PDF (679KB)
- Annexes - HTML, PDF (246KB)
- Financial Statements - PDF (4MB)
Canadian Space Agency Estimates: Report on Plans and Priorities
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Reports
2012-2013
- Estimates -
HTML,
PDF (1.5MB)
- Analysis of Program Activities by Strategis Outcome
Detailed Information -
PDF (643KB)
- Annexes -
HTML,
PDF (137KB)
- Future-Oriented Financial Statements -
PDF (850MB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
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Reports
2010-2011
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Privacy Act -
HTML ,PDF (364KB)
2010-2011
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Access to
Information Act -
HTML ,
PDF (548KB)
2009-2010
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Privacy Act -
HTML ,PDF (685KB)
2009-2010
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Access to
Information Act -
HTML,
PDF (867KB)
2008-2009
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Privacy Act -
HTML, PDF (786KB)
2008-2009
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Access to
Information Act -
HTML,
PDF (959KB)
2007-2008
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Privacy Act -
HTML, PDF (820KB)
2007-2008
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the
Access to
Information Act
HTML,
PDF (1,056KB)
2006-2007
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act -
HTML,
PDF (511KB)
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Brochures
2011-2012
Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 -
HTML,
PDF (296 Ko)
2011-2012
Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011 -
HTML,
PDF (145 Ko)
2011-2012
Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2011 -
HTML,
PDF (209 Ko)
Audit and Evaluation
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Brochures
Audit of Major Investment Business Cases
Date of publication: 2012-03-26
Evaluation of the Earth Observation Data and Imagery Utilization Program
Date of publication: 2012-01-20
Succession Planning Audit Report
Date of publication: 2012-01-17
Audit Committee Annual Report 2010-2011
Date of publication: 2011-07-19
Evaluation of the STDP for the Period of 2002/03 to 2007/08
Date of publication: 2011-07-19
Internal Audit of Procurement and Contract Management
Date of publication: 2011-05-18
Audit of the Official Languages
Date of publication: 2011-05-18
Management Action Plans
Follow-Up for Internal Audit
Date of publication: 2011-03-31
Management Action Plans
Follow-Up for Evaluation
Date of publication: 2011-03-31
Audit of the Proactive Disclosure Process
Date of publication: 2010-10-21
Management action plans follow-up for internal audit
Date of publication: 2010-08-20
Management action plans follow-up for internal audit
Date of publication: 2010-04-01
Audit of the values and ethics management framework
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of information technology dependence
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of information technology planning and development risks
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of systems and data security
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Internal Audit of the Management of Testing Facilities
Date of publication: 2010-11-01
Summative Evaluation of the 2000-2009 Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement - Final Report
Date of publication: 2010-02-22
Evaluation of the RADARSAT-2 Major Crown Project
Date of publication: 2010-01-08
Audit of the Corporate Risk Management Framework
Date of publication: 2010-01-05
Auditing of Business Continuity Planning
Date of publication: 2009-01
Summative Evaluation of the Class Grant and Contribution Program
Date de la publication : 2008-11-13
Audit of the Design and Operation of the Sampling Plan
Date of publication: 2008-10
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Date of publication: 2008-08
Management Framework of the Space Science Branch
Date of publication: 2008-05-29
Audit of Travel, Conference and Hospitality Expenses
Date of publication: 2008-05-27
Audit of Payables at Year End (PAYE) Management Control Framework
Date of publication: 2008-05-27
Management Action Plans Follow-Up
Date of publication: 2008-03-31
Project Management Processes and Practices
Date of publication: 2008-01-21
Management Framework of the Space Operations Branch
Date of publication: 2007-10-10
Audit of Contract Management by the Sectors
Date of publication: 2007-09-07
Audit of the Contracting Process
Date of publication: 2007-09-07
Management Action Plans Follow-Up
Date of publication: 2007-08-29
CASSIOPE Contribution Program Audit
Date of publication: 2007-08-29
Mid-Term Review of Management and Performance of the Cassiope Contribution
Date of publication: 2007-05
Grant and Contribution Program to support Awareness, Research and Training in Space Science and Technology - 2006
Date of publication: 2006-05-31
Follow-Up to Management Action Plans 2006
Date of publication: 2006-05-31
Payload Flight Demonstration Program
Date of publication: 2006-03-09
Management Framework of the David Florida Laboratory Directorate
Date of publication: 2006-01-26
Evaluation of the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement
Date of publication: 2006-01-13
Management Framework of the Space Technologies Branch
Date of publication: 2006-01-06
Status Report on Major Crown Projects (MCPs) - 2005
Date of publication: 2005-11-22
Status update 2005 – 2002 OAG Chapter 7
Date of publication: 2005-09-01
Follow-Up to Management Action Plans 2005
Date of publication: 2005-07-01
Grant and Contribution Program to support Awareness, Research and Training in Space Science and Technology – 2005
Date of publication: 2005-05-01
Audit of the Management Framework of the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement
Date of publication: 2005-01-10
Management Accountability Framework (MAF)
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Brochures
Canadian Space Agency’s response to 2010-2011 MAF Assessment
Date of publication: 2012-02-02
Overview of MAF – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s (TBS) Web site
Date of publication: 2012-02-02