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Comets & Meteors

Headshot of David Saint-Jacques

Let's Talk Space Rocks Resources

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Discover a set of resources to introduce you to the world of space rocks

David Saint-Jacques

Let’s Talk Space Rocks 

Events

Student, Grades: 9-12

Join CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques for the latest in our Visionary Symposium series, that looks at the link between geology on Earth and in space, and how these learnings contribute to future space exploration.

Daedulus crater on the Moon

Impact Craters

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Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

Lunar lander floating above the moon, with the Earth in the background

Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

Astronauts from the Apollo Mission landing on the moon.

Let's Talk Lunar Resources

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Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!

Meteor seen through an opening in the trees

Meteoroids, Meteors and Meteorites

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Learn about where and when to find meteoroids, meteors and meteorites.

What would happen if a meteor hit Earth?

What would happen if a meteor hit Earth?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the effects of asteroid impacts in this hands on activity.

Asteroids

Where Can We Find Asteroids and Comets?

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains the difference between planets, dwarf planets and small solar system bodies, such as asteroids and comets.