Canadian Space Astronomy: Observations and Opportunities
- Paper number
IAC-11,A7,1,5,x10119
- Author
Mr. Alain Ouellet, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Dr. Jean-Claude Piedboeuf, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Mr. Mark Burbidge, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Dr. Denis Laurin, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Mr. Graham Gibbs, Canadian Space Agency (RETD), Canada
- Coauthor
Mr. Daniel Rey, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Dr. Nicole Buckley, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Mrs. Ruth Ann Chicoine, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Coauthor
Mrs. Julie Cavanagh, Canadian Space Agency, Canada
- Year
2011
- Abstract
This paper is meant to be a programmatic discussion on the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Space Astronomy activities. The CSA has recently reorganized to more effectively meet its mandate. Space Astronomy is an integral part of the current and future plans and we will briefly describe where the space astronomy program fits within the new reorganization. Space astronomy has a very successful history in Canada. Past and current CSA participation in international astronomy missions will be described, elaborating on the derived industrial and academic expertise and signature technologies. And the planning exercises in Canada that addresses future space astronomy activities under the Canadian Long-Term Plan will be summarized, including an overview of potential future areas of collaboration of interest to the CSA, Canadian astronomers and industry.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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