Hard to believe it's already been two weeks since #SciRen! We had a blast sharing the engineering + science behind the Skylark CubeSat, taking you on Artemis II's historic journey around the Moon + sharing a piece of the Moon! We look forward to sharing this experience again with you next year.

On May 25th, a rare sight unfolded. A live feed of the erupting #MayonVolcano in Luzon, Philippines caught the bright green flash + incandescent streak of a falling meteor. @westernu.ca prof Peter Brown lent his insight into the likelihood it produced a meteorite. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/s...

Congratulations, Prof. Catherine Neish! @planetneish.bsky.social Recipient of a Western Faculty Scholars Award, recognizing exceptional recent achievements in teaching or research and international scholarly impact. Well deserved!

15 years after a team of Westernu.ca astronomers led by prof Jan Cami discovered ‘buckyballs’ in space using NASA's Spitzer Telescope, the team has returned with the JWST, revealing the first-ever detailed view of the planetary nebula - with spectacular results. news.westernu.ca/2026/04/jwst...

On this EarthDay, join us in celebration of our Pale Blue Dot and the interdisciplinary endeavours of space exploration that work together to show us how special our home planet is. 1/3

Western Space is a vendor Science Rendezvous 2026! Check us out on May 9th to learn more about our interdisciplinary research projects, student opportunities, and how @westernu.ca is contributing to launching research into space. 🚀 Check out www.sciencerendezvous.ca for more info!

One of our very own! 🎉 Western Space's Research Institute Administrator Courtney Swinden has been recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence. Since the establishment of Western Space in 2019, she has been vital to its growth and success. 🔗 news.westernu.ca/2026/04/west...

I'm proud to be representing @westernu.ca down here in Florida for the launch of the historic #ArtemisII mission with #ldnont astronaut Jeremy Hansen onboard! #ToTheMoon #AllInWesternU @westernuearth.bsky.social @westernuspace.bsky.social

The launch of #ArtemisII is only a day away + onboard is London, Ont. astronaut, Jeremy Hansen. CTV sat down with @westernu.ca Earth Sci PhD student Jack Hostrawser @wabalaba1.bsky.social to learn more about his journey on the first crewed mission back to the Moon. www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...

Join us on May 21st for our annual Space Day event! 🚀 This year's theme is The Road to Launch, where we will hear from an interdisciplinary set of speakers on the wide ranging aspects of space sovereignty in Canada. Learn more and RSVP at the link here: space.uwo.ca/events/space...

Join us on April 16 for a panel discussion on shared research interests and national priorities with innovations in science policy between Canada and South Africa, focussing on opportunities, barriers, and actions to overcome them: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/canada-south-africa-astronomy-skao

Thank you to all who attended the Research & Media Relations Workshop! Co-hosted with the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, it brought together academics active in science communication and media relations experts to discuss experiences and tips as they relate to engaging with the media.

Don't forget to tune in to the Research & Media Workshop hosted at Weldon Library tomorrow from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.! Come hear from experts on what academics should know before engaging with journalists, practical do’s + don’ts, + common challenges + misconceptions. www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/resear...

Meet our speakers for the Research & Media Workshop! This workshop focuses on strengthening academics’ engagement with media + journalists, + brings together scholars + experts from #WesternU Media Relations team to discuss expertise as they relate to engaging with the media.

Join us for a Research & Media Workshop! Co-hosted with the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, it will focus on strengthening academics’ engagement with media + journalists. When: March 4th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Where: D.B. Weldon Library, Scholar's Square 🔗 www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/resear...

Our next #CountdowntoArtemisII expert: Western Space Research Officer, Eric Pilles! He is project manager of an asteroid-eating bacteria project with an int'l team of researchers incl. @westernu.ca Engineering Joshua Pearce + @romtoronto.bsky.social Ian Niklin. 🚀 🔗 news.westernu.ca/2024/10/eati...

Remember to apply for Western Space's 2026 Undergraduate Summer Internships by Saturday, February 15th, 2026! You can apply for more than one project. Learn more about each of the projects and how to apply here: space.uwo.ca/training/sum... 🚀

We are pleased to support the @esa.int ExoMars + TGO/CaSSIS mission ops in the new Mission Control Facility! This team of @westernu.ca researchers, Western Earth Sci students + SherbrookeU students is planning images of #Mars using cameras aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. #ExoMars #ESA

Meet our #ArtemisII Launch Party Speakers: @parshatipatel.bsky.social (Obruta Space) + Jack Hostrawser (Planetary Sci PhD Student, #WesternU)! See you at 7:00 p.m. on Feb 6th at Forked River Brewing Company for an out-of-this-world event! 🔗 www.facebook.com/share/17w1bz...

A nice piece by #CBC London about Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's upcoming mission to the Moon! I was happy to share my thoughts #ldnont #ArtemisII #ToTheMoon @westernuearth.bsky.social @westernuspace.bsky.social @tvdsb.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Applications for Western Space's 2026 Undergraduate Summer Internships are now open! We are accepting applications until February 15th, and you can apply for more than one project 🚀 Learn more about each of the projects and how to apply here: space.uwo.ca/training/sum... @westernu.ca

Our next #CountdowntoArtemisII expert: #WesternU planetary geo PhD candidate, Jack Hostrawser! His research on impact cratering, remote field training and his work with astronauts provides unique insight into what the #ArtemisII crew will see on their historic journey. 1/2

My latest article for via @ca.theconversation.com on the upcoming #ArtemisII mission! Artemis II: The first human mission to the moon in 54 years launches soon — with a Canadian on board theconversation.com/artemis-ii-t... @westernuearth.bsky.social @westernuspace.bsky.social

We are ready for the #ArtemisII launch!🚀 Western Space has partnered with the Forked River Brewing Company for a special #ArtemisII launch party. Join us on Feb 6th and watch humanity’s first return to the Moon in over 50 years! See post for details! #TeamHansen #ToTheMoon

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster, and the loss of all seven crew on board. Space.com revisits this tragedy and the lessons learned for modern times with far more frequent launches. Read the article www.space.com/space-explor... @pbarmby.bsky.social

#WesternU ingenuity is going to the Moon. Led by @westernu.ca Engineering prof Jayshri Sabarinathan, a team of researchers + industry partners were selected by the CSA to develop a compact dual-camera imager to investigate the resources + properties of the Moon. 🔗 news.westernu.ca/2026/01/dual...

Meet our next #CountdowntoArtemisII Expert: Mary Preville, Associate Consultant with CFN Consultants & former Vice President of the Canadian Space Agency. Mary was a key negotiator in securing Canada's spot on the Artemis II mission - set to launch in less than three weeks🚀 Learn more ⬇️ 1/2

Congrats to #WesternU's Denis Vida on his recognition in London's Top 20 Under 40! This award is presented by London Inc Magazine in recognition of those moving the city forward through professional achievement + community contributions. 🔗https://londonincmagazine.ca/2026/01/08/20-under-40-2006/

Welcome to 2026! #WesternU Physics and Astro prof @pgbrown2.bsky.social was recently featured on CBC discussing some exciting upcoming events in space, including a visiting comet, a mission to the moon, + meteor showers. 🔗https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/2026-space-stories-9.7017905

We at Western Space would like to wish you all happy holidays, and to reflect on an incredible year of interdisciplinary advancements in space research, new partnerships and collaborations. Thank you to all of our members for continued support. We look forward to seeing you all in 2026!

Meet our 1st #CountdowntoArtemisII expert: "Training astronauts using terrestrial analogues" with @drcrater.bsky.social prof of #EarthSci at @westernu.ca. Oz specializes in impact cratering processes, and takes astronauts through field expeditions in impact craters. 🔗www.spacerocks.ca

🌪️A Radar technique has been applied to study tornado tracks in forested areas for the 1st time by @westernu.ca ES prof @planetneish.bsky.social + co-authors Sophia Slabon + Connell Miller at the Canadian Severe Storms Lab. 🔗https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07038992.2025.2579315#abstract

Join us for the next public night!

Presentations are live! You can now watch all 6 presentations for this year's Annual Fall Lecture Series, "Connecting Research to the Public Good" on our YouTube channel! Take a look and join the conversation! Full event details: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/connec...

Are you counting down to the Artemis II launch & wondering what expertise goes into space exploration? It’s not just rocket science! Tune into our Countdown to Artemis II series, where we'll take you through some of the space research & activities underway by members of Western Space!

#WesternU earth science prof planetneish.bsky.social was recently featured in CBC on moss that survived outside the International Space Station for 9 months. How did it survive, and what are the implications for human space exploration? 🔗https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/space-moss-9.6984791

An international team of scientists, including @westernu.ca Physics and Astro professor Stan Metchev recently published an article on the discovery of dust storms on a 'Super Jupiter'-sized low-mass brown dwarf, orbiting a nearby star. Read more here: news.westernu.ca/2025/12/brow...

Today the Blue Skies Space Mauve satellite successfully launched aboard SpaceX Transporter-15! Mauve is on a 3-year mission to study stars + how their activity affects the habitability of exoplanets with support from @westernu.ca Physics + Astro prof Aaron Sigut. 🔗 bssl.space/blue-skies-s...

A year and a half ago, I attended an Earth Observation workshop sponsored by @westernuspace.bsky.social. There was a talk about tornadoes that got me thinking - could we detect and characterize tornado tracks with synthetic aperture radar?

We had a great time at the GIS Days Open House event 🗺️ Thanks @westernu.ca Libraries for hosting - we can't wait till next year! Whether it was seeing the surface of the Moon + Mars in 3D like never before, or finding Perseverance Rover in Martian I Spy, let us know your favourite part!

Want to learn more about Amateur Radio (AR)? Tune into a session hosted by the @westernu.ca Skylark CubeSat team with a live demo from the London Amateur Radio Club! 📡 Nov 27th at 12:30 p.m. 📡ACEB 1410 📡Open to all western students interested in AR Learn more about Skylark: tinyurl.com/2pef2w2m

Are you interested in learning more about GIS tools and how they contribute to research, innovation, learning? Come visit the Western Space booth in-person at the GIS Days Open House event Wed., Nov. 19th from 10am-4pm at Weldon Library! Learn more: gisdays-westernu.hub.arcgis.com/pages/networ...

We are pleased to be represented at the Space Canada SpaceBound conference by @westernu.ca Sarah Gallagher & Matt Thompson! They will be available to chat about ongoing interdisciplinary space research & partnership opportunities at Western. Learn more: space-bound.ca

Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. #LestWeForget #LdnOnt

Happy Halloween from Western Space! 🎃👻 Join us on a Halloween Haunt through our solar neighborhood, and see just a few of the spooky features that are hidden in our backyard. You can learn more about each of the features above through their corresponding links below! 👇 1/2

We are excited to see @westernu.ca Physics and Astro professor and Western Space faculty member Pauline Barmby speak next week on mega constellations - check out her talk details below!

Day 5 #SLW Highlight: Global Meteor Network (GMN) Outreach Program ☄️ The GMN, an international meteor-observing initiative, has an outreach program designed to engage youth across the STEAM fields by providing hands-on experience learning about meteor science! Learn more below⬇️ 1/2

Day 4 of #SLW: @westernu.ca Engineering prof Ana Luisa Trejos recently spoke on the CBC Quirks & Quarks 50th anniversary show! Hosted at the @perimeterinstitute.ca, she discussed the future of science + insights on advancements in automation + robotics. Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w63q...

Day 3 of #ScienceLiteracyWeek: Misinformation tactics📚 A big component of science literacy is to be able to navigate the information we encounter - and ensure we are able to tell true from false! Learn more about identifying misinformation here: tinyurl.com/bdaprz4p

Welcome to Science Literacy Week 2025! 🚀🪐 Championed by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) the goal of #ScienceLiteracyWeek is to celebrate Canadian science, inspire curiosity, and support STEM-related public engagement initiatives. Learn more: www.scienceliteracy.ca/about/