Astronaut

• Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

  A paraplegic German engineer fulfilled a lifelong dream Saturday, floating in space after launching aboard a Blue Origin rocket, calling it the "coolest" experience of her life.

  Canada

  Dec 20
  
• Musk calls former ISS commander ‘idiot’ in heated exchange over astronauts

  Musk blew up at the Danish astronaut, calling him a derogatory slur after the former ISS commander said his claims were false.

  Trending

  Feb 21
  
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• Boeing’s first astronaut flight Starliner called off at last minute

  Two NASA astronauts were strapped into the Boeing's Starliner capsule and awaiting liftoff when the countdown was halted.

  Science

  Jun 1, 2024
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• Hockey star Sidney Crosby, astronaut David Saint-Jacques named to Order of Canada

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 99 new members appointed to the Order of Canada Thursday, including NHL's Sidney Crosby and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
• Canadian astronaut Zooms into Saskatchewan classrooms

  Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen visited some Saskatchewan students with a couple of virtual presentations that included some Q&A.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2021
• Apollo 11 anniversary inspires next generation of astronauts

  Canadian astronaut Dave Williams is encouraging kids to "reach for the stars" when it comes to careers in the sciences.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2019
• Saskatchewan Festival of Words boasts diverse roster of authors

  Around thirty authors and artists from across Canada will showcase their work at the 23rd annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2019
• 50 years since Apollo 11, Canada’s newest astronauts dream of following Neil Armstrong’s footsteps

  The next 50 years will offer unprecedented opportunities for astronauts to go boldly where no Canadian has gone before.

  News

  Jul 16, 2019
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• Canadian astronaut’s time in space builds knowledge for Mars: Western University expert

  Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques may be back on Earth, but the impact of his time is space will be long-lasting, says one expert.

  Science

  Jun 25, 2019
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• Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques will return to Earth after six-month mission

  The Saint-Lambert, Que., native will set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 204 days.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2019