Mission Control

This week’s Friday Flyover is of Egypt. Did you know ancient Egyptians used the star Sirius to predict the annual flooding of the Nile? By tracking the night sky, they built a calendar that shaped one of the world’s greatest civilizations #fridayflyover

Next week, Luis will be at the @FSWWorkshop sharing how Persistence is enabling third-party experiments in orbit. By opening access to space-based testing and innovation, we’re helping more ideas make the leap from concept to orbit.

Another exciting partner announcement for the Canadian Lunar Utility Rover development! Kinova, a global leader in robotic manipulation tech, will lead the dev. of the rover’s robotic manipulator system, working in collaboration with our Canadian team. bit.ly/4uABk3I

This week’s Friday fly‑over is of Qatar. Did you know Qatar consistently ranks among the richest countries in the world per capita, largely thanks to its vast natural gas reserves? #fridayflyover

This week’s Friday fly-over is of the Stromboli Volcano in Italy - Stromboli is one of the most continuously active volcanoes on Earth, having erupted almost nonstop for 2,000–5,000 years, which is why it’s famously nicknamed “The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.” #fridayflyover

This week’s Friday fly‑over is of Kolkata, India — did you know the swirling colours along the coast come from sediment and nutrients stirred up by tides and river outflow, creating patterns only satellites can capture? #Fridayflyover

We’re excited to share that Ewan will be speaking at the BHER Executive Summit 2026, sharing Mission Control’s perspective on the future of Canada’s space sector and emerging opportunities in the space economy.

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We’re celebrating 8 months since the launch of Mission Persistence with a video that blends the work and the why—a reminder that every challenge solved and every breakthrough connects back to the people we care about and the future we’re building for them. youtu.be/a2LoCJm_vMg

This week’s #FridayFlyover is of the Hudson Bay - Did you know Hudson Bay sits in the centre of the ancient Canadian Shield, one of Earth’s oldest geological formations, shaped by ice sheets over billions of years?

Voyager 1’s Pale Blue Dot reminds us that Earth is just a tiny pixel in a vast universe. Today, that perspective still drives dreams, exploration and innovation. Here’s to curiosity. Here’s to discovery. Here’s to the dot we all share 🌎✨

Join us weekly as we fly over, look closer, and discover more. Every Friday, we’ll share a new image captured by our Mission Persistence Satellite — a weekly glimpse of our planet from above, powered by innovation, curiosity, and the drive to explore. #FridayFlyover

Due to weather, we now plan to fuel our Artemis II Moon rocket on Monday, Feb. 2, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. With this adjustment, the earliest possible launch date is Sunday, Feb. 8. A launch date will be set after teams have reviewed the results of the wet dress rehearsal. Read more: go.nasa.gov/4rrJ9Xc

Like all of Canada, we’re counting down to @NASAArtemis ! 🚀 We're proud to see Jeremy Hansen become the first Canadian Space Agency astronaut to fly around the Moon—a milestone for Canada, science, and the next generation of explorers!

Today we celebrate Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s 50th birthday, and Canadians across the country are proud to stand behind him ahead of the launch of the historic Artemis II mission. 🎉 @astro_jeremy youtube.com/watch?v=i-xid4…

The Mission Control team had a great time at the @sedscanada conference this past weekend! 🚀 We 're proud to be a sponsor of such an inspiring event and loved connecting with so many brilliant young minds shaping the future of space and science!

Mission Control alumni Christine Tovee and Eric Choi are returning to @UofT for #ESEC 2026! They’ll share their journeys in space and innovation, give talks on career paths, and host informal fireside chats, inspiring the next generation of engineers.

As we reach for the stars, mental health keeps us grounded. 💙 On @Bell_LetsTalk Day, we’re reminded that the strongest missions are built on connection, compassion, and looking out for one another—on Earth and beyond.

Proud to be a Diamond Sponsor at this year’s @sedscanada Space Conference! 🚀 Kaizad will share insights on the commercial space landscape, Tanya will talk about careers in space, and we’re opening our doors for a Moonyard office tour. Can’t wait!

Are you passionate about space exploration, robotics, and innovation? We’re growing fast and looking for talented team members to work on meaningful projects that matter. Apply today! bit.ly/4qMQ90m