Space: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

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Careers In The Space Sector

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Anastasiia Prysyazhnyuk

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Science and Innovation Lead, Health Beyond Initiative

I explore ways in which science and technology can provide solutions to healthcare problems in space and on Earth.
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Hayleigh Conway (she/her)

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Geomatics Technician

I make maps that help answer questions about the health of the environment in the Western Arctic.
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Cameron Dickenson

Cameron Dickinson

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Senior Engineer, Space Exploration

I work on sensors and camera technology for use on planetary exploration missions.
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Katie Harris (she/her)

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Medical Student/Prospective Aerospace Medicine Specialist

I am working towards a career as an aerospace medicine specialist - a doctor who works with astronauts and keeps them healthy for long missions!
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Chris Derksen (he/his)

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Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
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Peter Visscher

Robotic Vehicle Development, General Manager

I work with my team to develop extreme robotic vehicles designed to operate off-road and off-planet.
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Max Salman

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PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher

I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
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7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change

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Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.

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Human Spaceflight: The First 50 Years

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A history of the first 50 years of human space flight.

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Let's Talk Mars Resources

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Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding Mars

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Home Sweet Home In Space

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Learn about the history of space stations and how they help us learn about space.

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Destination Mars

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Discover how space agencies have explored the Red Planet in the past and present and learn about the future of human spaceflight to the red planet.

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Introduction to Satellites

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Learn about the history, functions, and types of satellites.

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The Math Behind GPS

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Learn about the history and math behind the Global Positioning System.

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