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SGAC Canada Welcome! Canada is an important player in the international space industry. Since 1962 with Alouette I, Canada’s first satellite, and the development of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in 1989, Canadians have initiated great innovations. Young professionals and students continue to share their passion and increase their knowledge through conferences across Canada and internationally and by studying space-related topics in renowned universities. Canadians can benefit from various activities and forums where all the generations meet to influence the future of Canada in space. This century, marked by globalisation, exploration and environmental concerns, will see a new generation of explorers emerging with a new vision for space and a continuous enthusiasm for inspiring the future of the Canadian space industry. Join us!
Young Space Activities Overview in Canada There are numbers of groups in Canada where young professionals and students can meet to share ideas and projects related to space. The World Space Week (www.worldspaceweek.org) and Yuri’s Night are also celebrated across the country. Upcoming Events/Projects/Activities: a. Canadian Student Participation Program – IAC 2011: The Canadian Space Agency is funding Canadian students to participate to the 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC) scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 3rd to 7th 2011. The individuals selected will also be given the opportunity to participate to the International Student Program as well as Canadian-specific events held during the congress. b. International Space University : Funding for Canadians is available through the Canadian Foundation for the International Space University (CFISU). http://www.cfisu.ca E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: (613) 746-0856, Fax: (613) 741-7772 c. Canadian Satellite Design Challenge: The Canadian Satellite Design Challenge an innovative programme to advance space education in Canada, inspire students to pursue science and engineering educations and careers, and prepare tomorrow’s leaders with the interdisciplinary teamwork skills which are necessary for success. The primary objective of the Challenge is for teams of university students (undergraduate and graduate) to design and build an operational small-satellite, based on commercially-available, "off-the-shelf" components. The satellites will undergo full launch and space environment qualification, and the ultimate goal of the CSDC is to launch the winning satellite into orbit in order to conduct science research. The CSDC will begin at participating universities and colleges in September, 2010; the winning satellite(s) will be selected in October, 2012. http://www.geocentrix.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=2 d. NASA Academy 2011: NASA Academy is a unique summer institute of higher learning whose goal is to help guide potential future leaders of the Space Program by giving them a glimpse of how this interactive system works. One goal of the Academy is to provide insight into all of the elements that make the NASA missions possible, while at the same time assigning the student participants to some of our best researcher groups where they can contribute to ongoing missions. The student participants are selected through a combination of mentor and agency sponsor endorsements, scoring panels, interviews and selection by a national panel. http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/youth-students/17/program.asp e. AsMA Conference in Anchorage, Alaska : Registration is now open at http://www.asma.org/meeting/index.php#link Groups a. Canadian Space Society b. SEDS Canada c. McGill’s Aerospace Medical Association d. McGill Space Elevator e. Waterloo Space Society f. Ottawa-Carleton Educational Space Simulation Country-Specific Events in 2011
Groups, People, Institutions Canadian Space Agency: www.asc-csa.gc.ca Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute: www.casi.ca Canadian Space Society: www.css.ca Canadian Alumni of the International Space University: www.caisu.org Student for the Exploration and development of Space Canada: canada.seds.org Studies Scholarship for the International Space University: www.cfisu.ca Aerospace engineering University of Carleton: www.mae.carleton.ca Aerospace Engineering École Polytechnique Montréal (French): www.polymtl.ca Aerospace Engineering University of Alberta: www.engineering.ualberta.ca Aerospace Medicine Univerity of Toronto: www.utoronto.ca McMaster University: mscehealth.mcmaster.ca Many other universities offer programs in aerospace engineers or other department that includes research projects related to space.
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