Look who won the first-ever Canadian win at the Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement international space contest! 4,900 competing entries from 29,000 students representing 31 countries. Eleven Grade 12 students from Brampton won the top prize! nowtoronto.com/news/brampto... Congratulations! #space

Space Place Canada is excited to make available to our supporters a 50% discount to the Sloan Science on Film Showcase! 🔭 The Event: Join Astrophysicist Dr. Amy Mainzer and Director Adam McKay at TIFF Lightbox. 🎟️ 50% discount: am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/promoti... ⌨️ Code: 26TIFFDONTLOOK50

With so many cuts to space programmes, such as to Canada's lunar rover programme, here's a bright spot. $200M over 10 years to develop a Canadian sovereign space launch capability at a spaceport situated near Canso, Nova Scotia. New talent will be needed! springboardatlantic.ca/canada-inves...

A huge thank you to Brother Guy Consolmagno for an incredible sold-out talk last night! 🌌 From the icy moons of Jupiter to the heart of human curiosity, we explored why we "Look Up." This is the energy we're bringing to Toronto's next planetarium. 🚀 #SpacePlaceCanada #LookUp

You've been to the Moon and back, now what do you do? Jeremy Hansen was back "at the office" doing more tests. We also note that previous Space Place Canada webinar presenters, Canadian Strategic Missions Corp., won the $400k Aqualunar Challenge prize. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

“Renewed interest in space education and immersive astronomy.” 🪐 With #ArtemisII inspiring a new generation, we need the infrastructure to match. 🇨🇦🚀 Join us this Thursday to keep the conversation going: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-we-...

🚨 IN THE NEWS: Kirsten Vanstone joined @CP24 today to talk about the urgent need for a new planetarium in Toronto! 🌌 As the old site is demolished, we are moving from advocacy to action to ensure Toronto’s scientific future. 📽️ Watch here: www.cp24.com/video/2026/0... #Toronto #Space

Do you have tickets for Thursday's special event yet? www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-we-... #SpacePlaceCanada #TorontoEvents #Astronomy #STEMEducation #VaticanObservatory #CdnSpace #TorontoCulture #STEAM #SpaceExploration #TorontoNetworking #ArtemisII #ScienceAndFaith #LookUp

“A state-of-the art planetarium will show how the Earth is just one of an uncountable number of other worlds.” – Bob McDonald. 🪐 We aren't just building a dome; we're building a gateway to the universe for students across Canada. www.spaceplacecanada.ca/news/ #Astronomy #Education

🚨 THE NEWS IS OUT: Space Place Canada is calling for partners to bring a modern, world-class planetarium back to Toronto! 🌌 Check out the vision for our "next-century" facility. It’s time to fill the gap left by the McLaughlin. Full story: www.spaceplacecanada.ca/news/ #Toronto #Space

From the author of the bestselling Turn Left at Orion! The legendary Brother Guy Consolmagno (President, Vatican Observatory Foundation) is coming to Toronto. He will explore the big question: Why do we look up at the Heavens? Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-we-... #Science #Astronomy

Speaking of hard-working Canadians contributing to #Artemis II, let us not forget the critical role played by Jenni Gibbons, Jeremy Hansen's colleague and backup. Long hours of the same training as the others and needed to be ready to step in at any moment. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #calgary

"Our" Jeremy Hansen has returned safely. 🇨🇦 Reflect for a moment on how that came to pass: it was decades of Canada being an excellent, reliable partner in global space exploration. Hansen rocks! Be proud, Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/science... #CdnSpace #ArtemisII #JeremyHansen #CanadaInSpace

The McLaughlin dome is coming down, but Toronto’s passion for space isn't going anywhere. As Kirsten Vanstone told @CityNews reporter @AfuaBaah: it’s time to build what’s next. Help us bring the stars back: toronto.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...  #Toronto #SpacePlaceCanada #CityNews

You've probably been inundated by news about Artemis II, but how much of it has a truly Canadian perspective? Well here's some Artemis news you can use, through a Canadian lens, brought to you by our very own Canada Space Agency. Give it a try! www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/news/

Did you know that (weather permitting!) you can see the Orion space capsule launched by Artemis II with a modest telescope, perhaps from your own backyard? Links here to instructions as to when and where. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

We’ve sold so many tickets we had to move to a larger venue! 🌌 Join Space Place Canada & RASC on April 23 for Why Do We Look Up at the Heavens? with “the Pope’s Astronomer” Guy Consolmagno. Tickets going fast—register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/why-do-we-... #RASCanada #Astronomy #ScienceEvent

Did you know that when launching people to the Moon you need to pay attention to what the Sun is doing (aka space weather)? It's all about the radiation. While on Earth we might see it as pretty lights at night (aurorae), in space it's more serious than that. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

SUCCESS! THE TOWER IS CLEAR! 🚀🔥 #ArtemisII is moon-bound, and Canada is on board! 🇨🇦🌕 Imagine watching this moment together, under a 360-degree dome in the heart of Toronto. This is the shared civic experience we are fighting for. Let's bring the stars back to Toronto. #SpacePlaceCanada

Tomorrow, we look toward the Moon. 🌔 But in 1970, the Moon came to Toronto. Apollo 13's James Lovell at the McLaughlin Planetarium—a place that sparked a million dreams before closing 30 years ago. Help Space Place Canada build the next great window to the universe. 🔭 #Artemis #Toronto #Astronomy

Everyone who’s heard Br. Guy Consolmagno says the same thing—he’s one of the most entertaining speakers ever! 🤩 Catch “the Pope’s Astronomer” live April 23 at Why Do We Look Up at the Heavens? 🌌 Tickets almost gone! Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-we-...

Hopefully this isn't a Fallen (Avro) Arrow moment. Instead, that the results of this effort, which was well advanced, will eventually find their way into other Canadian projects. Meantime, condolences to those who poured so much of themselves into this project. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Apropos baseball spring training, Team Earth appealed to umpire Webb. Astronomers viewed new observations of asteroid 2024 YR4, calculated a new orbit, and declared the Moon safe. It's a close call: YR4 will miss by hardly more than a Vlady home run at 20k km. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

The night sky is greatly damaged by thousands of new satellites. Launching a million more, is the best way to deal with this?! Pollution from rockets and reentering satellites could be problematic for our atmosphere too. Launch first, ask questions later? www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Join us for Why Do We Look Up at the Heavens? with the “Pope’s Astronomer” Br. Guy Consolmagno—an inspiring night of cosmic discovery! ✨🔭 Live Event in Toronto Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-we-...

Twinkle, twinkle little Moon? Did you see the lunar eclipse early Tuesday morning? Probably didn't twinkle, unless you viewed it using a thermal camera. What a stunning image! Also check out "more images from Wah: #1, #2, #3, #4" further down the page. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

What does the future of astronomy and your access to the night sky look like? Some say doing astronomy should be moved off the Earth. Blinkered thinking got us into this mess, more blinkered thinking won't get us out of it. Clear thinking to be read here. spacenews.com/the-future-o...

GLE05, now there's a catchy name, is having its 70th anniversary today. What? It was a huge solar event in 1956 which, if it happened today, would cause big time trouble for our modern tech. It came from an *enormous* solar active region blotching the Sun. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

Join “The Power of Planetariums: Past, Present, and Future” and learn how a 21st‑century planetarium could support learning, tourism, and community in our city and beyond. Details and free tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-power-...

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will soon be headed to the Moon on Artemis II. He'll receive an extra boost from a new song by Emm Gryner called "Touch the Sky," which cheers him on. Gryner has previously also worked with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. www.youtube.com/watch?v=agne...

The astronomical spectacle of the year may occur during the first week of April. Or not. Keep an eye on how Comet MAPS behaves as it travels towards the Sun. It may even become visible in daylight. Or, it might break up and fizzle out. It's a one-time lottery. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

What can planetariums teach us about science, storytelling & our place in the universe? 🌌 Join Space Place Canada on Feb 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm for “The Power of Planetariums: Past, Present, and Future,” a free online event to spark curiosity. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-power-...

After you wake up tomorrow you're gonna be going a lot further than 500 miles or even 500 more. In fact, it'll only take you about 2 seconds, walking or not. How far have you gone today or since you were born? You can proclaim it after finding out here. cosmic-odometer.vercel.app

Thrilled to share that we're hosting renowned Mississauga sci-fi author @robertjsawyer.com for a free talk on Jan 23, 2026. It's called "New Life and New Civilizations: A Science Fiction Perspective on Exobiology" and we can't wait! Details here: mississauga.rasc.ca/event/speake... (please share!)

There's another entrant into the race to provide Canada with sovereign launch capabilities, the Canada Rocket Company (CRC). They've had success in attracting talent and money, so it'll be interesting to follow and see what they can deliver. betakit.com/canada-rocke...

Turbo-pump. You're unlikely to ever need one, but they're the "heart" of large rocket engines, feeding in the required large amounts of propellant and oxidizer. We'll need the skills to design and build them if we're to have a sovereign launch capability. spaceq.ca/from-competi...

"Launch the North" is the Canadian government's push to develop a sovereign launch capability, with $105M of support. Initially, up to 3 organisations will be selected for a "responsive light lift" capability, with winners to be announced in the coming months. spaceq.ca/race-for-can...

Moss in Space. Not as catchy as "Pigs in Space" nor is there a movie deal in the works. Japanese researchers directly exposed moss and moss parts to space at the International Space Station. No little moss space suits or other protection. Guess what happened? www.cbc.ca/news/science...

A CRASH clock shows how long it would take before satellites start slamming into each other if we suddenly lost precise tracking—like in a big solar storm. Today, that timer isn’t very long, thanks to massive satellite “constellations.” spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

More exciting developments in Canadian space tech. The Canadian Space Mining Corporation has received a contract to develop a quantum sensor to look for critical resources under the surface of "the Earth and other planetary bodies." spaceq.ca/csmc-gets-qu...

Did you know that space weather can leave you with a (strongly!) sinking feeling? Or maybe your family faced flight delays over the recent U.S. Thanksgiving weekend? "Bit flips" in aircraft control software can do really bad things - time for a software update! spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

Happy 80th to Dr. Roberta Bondar — Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space! Astronaut, doctor, chancellor, author, photographer, environmentalist — what a life! 🇨🇦👏 www.thestar.com/news/canada/... #astronaut

Want to see what the not-so-distant future skies will look like? The current situation is pretty bad (see image), but what's coming will be a travesty (see the simulation). Even many space-based telescopes aren't flying high enough to avoid the problem. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Discover Canada’s role in the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (#FYST) and Mike Fich’s leadership in uniting Canadian, US, and German astronomers to construct a revolutionary 6-meter telescope in the Chilean Andes —the highest and driest observatory on Earth. www.youtube.com/live/B2jjtlU...

Yet more exciting Canadian spacetech-related news, this time in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA). Big bucks will be invested in Canadian-made tech, including significant roles in a wide variety of ESA missions. TBA regarding details as to which. www.canada.ca/en/space-age...

The recent solar storms delayed, of all things, the launch of a mission to study the effects of solar storms, albeit on Mars. It will help us to understand how they erode the Martian atmosphere and, moreover, our own and those of planets around other stars. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...

Discover one of the world’s most extraordinary new observatories with Space Place Canada! Join us on Nov 25 at 7PM for an exclusive introduction to the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST), presented by renowned Canadian astronomer Mike Fich.​ Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-new-very...

World-class exoplanet researcher Sara Seager is coming back home to keep searching for Earth 2.0, among other pursuits. She even gave a shout-out to the Royal Astronomical Soc. of Canada, open to everyone interested in astronomy, from beginners to professionals. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

More exciting Canadian spacetech-related news to follow up on our last tweet. The federal government is allocating new money for a sovereign space launch capability. Maybe we'll see a test launch of a maple syrup bottle wrapped in our flag instead of a red car? spaceq.ca/federal-budg...

So there's a Canadian company, MLS, that wants to launch satellites. There's another Canadian company, MDA, that builds satellites and lots of other gear that goes to space. Nice to see the latter invest in the former to advance Canada's capabilities in space. www.newswire.ca/news-release...