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.

Mission and mandate

The Canadian Space Agency Act is the Act of the Parliament of Canada which established the Canadian Space Agency. The Act received royal assent on May 10, 1990 and came into force on December 14, 1990. See the full text. The legislated mandate of the CSA is:

Related Topics:
Act - Parliament of Canada - Canadian Space Agency - May 10 - 1990 - December 14

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"To promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians".

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The Canadian Space Agency's mission statement says that the agency is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

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To achieve this, the CSA attempts to promote an environment where all levels of the organization:

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• pursue excellence collectively
• advocate a client-oriented attitude
• support employee-oriented practices and open communications
• commit themselves to both empowerment and accountability and
• pledge to cooperate and work with partners to mutual benefit