Canadian Space Agency

📷: CSA, contains Sentinel-2 data (2026) processed by Arctus

From space to the rink, Go Habs Go! 🔵⚪🔴 Starting tonight, all Canadian eyes are on the cities of Buffalo and Montreal as the Montreal Canadiens kick off the second round of the NHL playoffs against the Sabres.

Black holes aren't vacuums or portals; they're dense matter packed into tiny spaces. Their gravity is so strong even light can't escape them. Since they're invisible, scientists study them by observing their impact on nearby stars and galaxies. 🌌🕳️ 📷: NASA

May the 4th be with you! 🌌✨ Looking at this breathtaking solar eclipse captured from the far side of the Moon during the Artemis II mission, it’s easy to see why NASA astronaut Victor Glover said “We just went sci-fi!” during the lunar flyby. 📷: NASA

While in space on Artemis II, CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen recorded a special message for His Majesty King Charles III.

Satellites support some of Canada’s most important economic sectors, keeping our country moving, growing, and thriving.

Tonight’s Full Moon is known as the Flower Moon, a name that celebrates the vibrant spring life waking up. 🌕 We might be a little jealous of the Artemis II views of the lunar far side, but the near side still holds its magic. 📷: NASA

Explore space with Mission: Astronaut, a free interactive online game from the CSA 🛰️ As @astro_kutryk prepares for the Crew-13 mission, you can go on space adventures too! 🎮 Play here asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/youth-educ…

The Spring Economic Update advances our plan to build the major infrastructure and projects that connect our economy, more homes, and safer and stronger communities. ow.ly/g3HL50YRk44

One year ago, the federal government set out a plan with clear priorities: bring down costs, build one Canadian economy, protect our sovereignty, and strengthen partnerships with reliable partners. We’re making progress and staying focused on delivering for Canadians.

Major throwback! 🚨 25 years ago, a robotic "handshake in space" happened. 🤝🦾 Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield used the original Canadarm to hand over a launch cradle, the frame used to transport the new hardware to orbit, to the brand-new Canadarm2. 📷: NASA

The Artemis II crew has captured a breathtaking view of the Milky Way, our vast galactic neighborhood. What a privilege to see our galaxy from the very best seat! ✨🌌 📷 : NASA

🇨🇦 @astro_kutryk will launch to the @Space_Station as part of the Crew-13 mission no earlier than September 2026! He’ll conduct human health research in space that could benefit Canadians here on Earth. Discover more about this mission: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/c…

Excited, grateful, ready, Canada proud. Space is an important component of our shared Canadian prosperity, let’s keep the momentum going. Together, Canada can rise to great heights. A special thanks to the @csa_asc and @RCAF_ARC teams for getting us to this point. Time to go fly!

From the Moon to being back home, he felt your support every step of the way. Here's a message from Jeremy almost two weeks after splashdown.

Uranus is showing off its accessories. ✨ This @NASAWebb image reveals the planet’s glowing rings, several of its moons, and even distant galaxies in the background. Learn more about Uranus: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/… 📷: NASA, ESA, CSA

Canada is heading back to the @Space_Station! 🚀 CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk is assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13. Launching no earlier than September 2026, he’ll be the first Canadian to fly under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Details: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/news/artic…

Want to do business with @ESA? On April 30, join a Q&A on procurement, contracts and proposals. Submit your questions by April 26 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Get more details and register here: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/events/202…

Join Chewie the dog, the Explorers Club and our astronauts for a fascinating lunar adventure! Grab your copy on this World Book Day! asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/youth-educ…

Did your kids love Artemis II? Keep them inspired with our free e-book “The Explorers Club: To the Moon!”, featuring CSA astronauts Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons. 🌕