Space Exploration

• ‘It’s like a dream factory’: A look at what’s in store for Canadian space exploration

  Canadian space experts are waiting to see if an influx in federal investment will continue despite domestic economic pressures.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2022
  
• ‘Absolutely phenomenal’: Webb Telescope’s first images have scientists giddy

  Scientists have given the James Webb Space Telescope an A+ grade after it exceeded expectations and produced exceptional test photos.

  Science

  Mar 17, 2022
  
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• ‘Exceptional day’: Canadian scientists rejoice successful launch of space telescope

  NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will search for unprecedented details on the first galaxies created after the Big Bang.

  Science

  Dec 25, 2021
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• Planet 10 times the size of Jupiter discovered, when it shouldn’t even exist

  The planet is orbiting a pair of stars that are more than three times hotter than the Sun.

  Science

  Dec 10, 2021
• How the private space race is allowing NASA to explore new frontiers

  The private space race has allowed NASA, and agencies like it, to turn their attention from Earth’s lower orbit and start planning for future missions, like Artemis.

  Science

  Dec 9, 2021
• With award-winning prototype, U of R team brings world a little closer to life on Mars

  The student-led team is putting the finishing touches on their airlock design, which could theoretically be used to help humans adapt to the hostile Martian environment.

  Science

  Oct 12, 2021
• Edmonton YouTuber invited to watch launch of historic SpaceX flight

  Edmonton YouTuber Zachary Aubert has been invited to watch the launch of a historic SpaceX flight next week.

  Features

  Sep 6, 2021
• ‘Now is the perfect time to be involved in space’: Edmonton physician and space scientist

  The Edmonton-raised physician, aquanaut and scientist-astronaut candidate has been fascinated by space travel as long as she can remember.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
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• Astronauts continue work to install solar panels outside International Space Station

  Although smaller than the originals, the new solar panels can generate considerably more power.

  World

  Jun 20, 2021
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• ‘I want to go to Mars’: COVID-19 doesn’t ground Calgary teen’s astronaut dreams

  A 15-year-old Calgary girl is chasing her dream at virtual space camp, where she gets to meet astronauts, engineers and scientists and try out mission simulators.

  Features

  May 27, 2021