Canadian Space Agency

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA or, in French, l'Agence spatiale canadienne, ASC) is the Canadian government department space agency responsible for Canada's space program. It was established in March 1989 by the Canadian Space Agency Act and sanctioned in December 1990. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency is the President who reports to the Minister of Industry.

Canadian Space Program

The Canadian Space Program is also administered by the Canadian Space Agency. Canada has contributed technology, expertise and personnel to the world space effort, especially in collaboration with NASA and the ESA.

Related Topics:
NASA - ESA

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In addition to its astronauts, some of the most notable Canadian technological contributions to space exploration are the Canadarm (on the Space Shuttle) and the Canadarm2 and the rest of the Mobile Servicing System (on the International Space Station). The Canadarm and Canadarm2 are assisted by the Advanced Space Vision System allowing more efficient use of the robotic arms. They also created the Orbital Boom Sensor System, which is an extension of the Canadarm used to inspect the Space Shuttle's Thermal Protection System for damage while in orbit.

Related Topics:
Canadarm - Space Shuttle - Canadarm2 - Mobile Servicing System - International Space Station - Advanced Space Vision System - Orbital Boom Sensor System - Thermal Protection System

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