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Success Stories
Space for Canadians: 25 Stellar Benefits
These are key examples of how space is delivering social and economic benefits for Canadians, enhancing their quality of life, and positioning Canada as a leader in the global knowledge-based economy. The Canadian Space Strategy benefits Canadians in four crucial areas.
- Earth Observation
To look down upon the Earth to observe, monitor and protect life below - Space Science and Exploration
To look out into the depths of space to explore, learn and discover more about the universe, as well as our place in it - Satellite Communications
To look upon space as a means of communicating with each other by relaying information via satellites - Space Awareness and Learning
To look to space as a source for inspiration to inform Canadians about their country's advances in science and technology, and increase science literacy among our citizens
Canadian Space Agency
For more than four decades, Canada has been harnessing the power and potential of space. The Canadian Space Agency was formed in 1989 to actively champion the Canadian Space Program and promote the peaceful use of space to advance science and technology and improve the quality of life.
To meet the evolving needs of citizens, the Canadian Space Agency partners with government, industry, universities, and international organizations.
Please note that the stories of Canada's successes in space will be published
every second week in the
Media section and archived
on this page.
Visit often over the next few weeks to learn more about
the many stellar benefits of space for Canadians.
Earth Observation
- Science Satellites: Mapping the atmosphere
- MOPITT: Measuring pollution changes
- RADARSAT: High, but not dry
- RADARSAT: Space-age farming
- RADARSAT: Tracking oil spills at sea
- RADARSAT: Managing park ecosystems
- Supporting global humanitarian efforts
Space Science and Exploration
- Batteries for a wireless world
- OSTEO: Space research on bone loss
- Canada's world-renowned space robotics
- EVARM: Measuring radiation exposure
- Greenhouse for the Red Planet
- Space robotics deliver down-to-Earth benefits
- MOST: Canada's astronomical contribution
- Space vision: Ensuring safety in orbit
Satellite Communications
- Global Positioning Systems and beyond
- Improving health care
- Communications satellites: Emergency response
- Antennas for in-flight communications
- Real-time disaster management
- Space communications: Canada dishes it out
- Anik F2: Connecting communities
Space Awareness and Learning
- Canada is leveraging international partners
- Beaming scientists into classrooms
- Canada's space visionaries: Seeing 20/20
