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Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
With Canada set to go to the Moon with the scheduled series of Artemis missions, the topic of space exploration has returned to the forefront of the public consciousness. Below are a series of resources on space exploration, as well as career profiles of people working in the space industry.
Speakers at Let's Talk Space Exploration
Jeremy Hansen at Let's Talk Space Exploration, October 20th, 2022
Corey Nislow at Let's Talk Space Exploration, October 20th, 2022
Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo at Let's Talk Space Exploration, October 20th, 2022
Canada and the Moon
Humans Living In Space
The Inner Solar System
The Outer Solar System and Beyond!
Physics In Space
Space Engineering
Career Profiles
Careers, Jobs, and Internships in the Space Sector
Careers, jobs and internships at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and grants for universities and industry.