Canada has a long and proud history of innovation and leadership in space. The Canadian Space Agency, located in Longueuil, Quebec, is responsible for managing all of Canada's civil space-related activities. This includes Canada’s astronauts, Earth observation satellites, astronomy and planetary studies, science aboard the International Space Station and the development of innovative space technologies and applications used on Earth.
Episodes
Canadian Space Agency Five senses in space: Taste
In space, fluid distribution to the head can cause congestion, dulling the sense of taste. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield shows us his personal favourite food that has a little extra kick to stir the taste buds.
- 2013
- 00:00:40
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Five senses in space: Smell
Burnt steak and gunpowder in the airlock? Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield describes how the sense of smell is hampered in orbit.
- 2013
- 00:00:40
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Five senses in space: Sight
Flattened eyeballs? Random flashes of light? Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield explains how vision is altered during spaceflight.
- 2013
- 00:01:00
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Five senses in space: Hearing
In space, no one can hear you scream, but inside the International Space Station it's a whole other story. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield describes what he hears every day, and shares a few sweet strands of his own sounds as well.
- 2013
- 00:01:00
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Sleeping in space
It's bedtime on the International Space Station. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield shows us how astronauts sleep in space.
- 2013
- 00:02:43
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Five senses in space: Touch
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield describes how astronauts use their feet differently under the near-weightless environment of the International Space Station. See how it affects their sense of touch.
- 2013
- 00:00:41
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Tears in space (don't fall)
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrates the physics of tears in space.
- 2013
- 00:01:24
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/19/2020
Canadian Space Agency Canadian astronaut Jennifer Sidey's story
Discover how Canadian astronaut Jennifer Sidey reached her dream of becoming an astronaut thanks to inspiring role models, her passion for science and her mother’s support. She now tries to be a role model herself, encouraging the next generation of Canadians to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- 2018
- 00:02:13
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/17/2020
Canadian Space Agency A memorable meeting between Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons and Roberta Bondar
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons chats with her childhood hero, Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman to go to space. Jennifer shows her a scrapbook she made nearly 30 years ago with newspaper clippings from Roberta Bondar’s mission. Listen to her childhood memories to find out how it all started for Jennifer.
- 2019
- 00:02:19
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/17/2020
Canadian Space Agency Launch Your Dreams: Krishna Nair's story
High-school student Krishna Nair launched her own weather balloon with the help of the Canadian Space Agency. Here's her story.
- 2019
- 00:02:10
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/17/2020
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