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To help support #CdnBusinesses unable to access other federal #COVID19 support programs, the government invested $962M in the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund ...to provide funding through Canada’s Regional Development Agencies. This program has protected 102,000 jobs and supported over 14,700 businesses to date, including over 8,500 Canadians in rural areas and 5,100 women-owned businesses. The government has also proposed to create separate regional development agencies for British Columbia and the Prairies to better serve Canadians. http://ow.ly/OW8b50CzKvO #SupportCdns #EconomicResponse

It takes: 96 minutes for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission satellites to circle the globe 15 minutes for the International Space Station to cross Canada 1 minute to download the COVID Alert app... Protect yourself and your community: http://ow.ly/A1K850CnXMQ.

The government has a plan and will do whatever it takes to fight #COVID19 and support Canadians. Read the Fall Economic Statement to see how current and proposed new measures can help you: http://ow.ly/iOjK50CyHsS #EconomicResponse #SupportCdns

We’ve all seen videos of empty streets and quiet cities due to COVID-19 lockdown, but did it have an effect on air pollution? For the first time, using data from satellite instruments (including Canada’s MOPITT), a team led by NASA scientists demonstrated that the lockdown in China reduced the impact of air pollution on human health. They estimated 60,000 fewer cases of respiratory diseases related to air pollution, mainly asthma. Learn more: http://ow.ly/uauh50CmY7G.

Today, astronauts on the International Space Station performed activities for Vection, a Canadian study led by York University researchers that uses virtual reality to examine an illusion of self-motion sometimes experienced in space: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/vection.asp Video: CSA/NASA

NOW LIVE! Deputy Prime Minister Freeland delivers the Fall Economic Statement. http://ow.ly/cnfh50CyF9w #COVID19 #EconomicResponse #SupportCdns

Skywatchers, be on the lookout for the last comet of 2020! Comet Erasmus is blazing past Venus and is visible before sunrise in the southeast sky. Grab your binoculars and act fast before the comet disappears into the Sun’s glare in early December. Are you up for a challenge? Capture Comet Erasmus and send us your photos for a chance to be featured on our page!... Photo: Michael Jäger

Interested in working at the Canadian Space Agency? You have until December 4 to apply on a Optical Senior Lead / Optical Specialist job opportunity. Apply here: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca//applicant/page1800.

Did you know that taking pictures of Earth is part of the scientific work done on board the International Space Station? For over 20 years, snapshots taken by astronauts have helped monitor the impacts of climate change and track urban sprawl. Almost 3000 experiments have been conducted on the orbiting lab since a permanent human presence was established there in November 2000. Check out photos of Canada snapped by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques.

Three, two, one launch! Sunday at 7:27 p.m. ET, SpaceX will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard the first crew rotation flight for the Crew Dragon capsule. Coverage of the launch will be broadcast on NASA TV. ... Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky

Even if you are a citizen or a permanent resident returning to Canada from a trip (or a mission ), you to still have submit the required COVID-19 information through ArriveCAN's app: http://ow.ly/6DA250CwGk9 Photo: Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center

Two Canadian technologies are going to the Moon! A lightweight and energy-efficient 360 camera as well as a planetary navigation system similar to the GPS technology used on Earth will be launched and tested in a lunar environment.

Calling all budding space explorers! Try our free space game, Mission: Astronaut! You can: launch a rocket, fly Canadarm2, collect virtual solar system cards and complete missions like an astronaut! Enter code STARS500 before January 1 for them to earn 500 bonus stars! http://ow.ly/29F150CwM9D

Canada has a proud legacy of excellence in space robotics. Canadarm and Canadarm2 helped assemble the International Space Station, setting the stage for 20 years of science and discovery. Everything we’ve learned on the Station has paved the way for a new chapter of space exploration. We’re building a stronger, smarter #Canadarm3 that will be able to operate autonomously on the Lunar Gateway. Compare them here: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca//canadarm-canadarm2-canadarm3-co... Video: CSA/NASA

This month, we celebrated 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station. That means 20 years of cutting-edge science and groundbreaking technology demonstrations that help set the stage for the next chapter of human space exploration. Take a look back at some Canadian moments with CSA astronauts on board the orbiting lab: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca//20-years-of-continuous-human-pr. Photo: NASA

Happy launchiversary to Col. Chris Hadfield! On this day in 1995, Chris launched to space for Mission STS-74 aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis. This mission marked a number of firsts: 1st space flight for Chris... 1st Canadian to operate Canadarm 1st time that Russian, American, Canadian and European astronauts were in orbit together 1st and only Canadian to board the Mir Station Can you see Chris poking his head through the window? Photo: NASA

Get out, without going out! Take a tour of our vast planet from your couch through astronauts’ photos, and learn more about the science behind Earth’s most fascinating features: http://ow.ly/RTJG50Cp9K6. Photo: CSA/NASA

Juno: an early version of a rover that could one day be sent to the Moon or to Mars! https://asc-csa.gc.ca//lunar-exploration-analogue-deployme Ask us anything about the CSA’s rovers in our Reddit AMA on November 5 at 1:30 p.m.!

Celebrate 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station by watching this short (and sweet!) video, one of the most popular from David Saint-Jacques's mission! Learn more about astronaut food: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca//living-in-s/eating-in-space.asp. Video: CSA/NASA

Where the light conquers the darkness. In Chilliwack, British Columbia, Ben Stewart captured this nebula resting in the constellation Cygnus. Can you name it? Send us your space photos!... Photo: Ben Stewart

Double down on protection. Wear a mask and download Canada’s COVID Alert app today to keep yourself and your community safe and healthy. iOS: http://ow.ly/gDcG50C2FZA ... Android: http://ow.ly/Jjvs50C2FZB See more

NASA's Landsat 8 captured the unique beauty of Canada’s Hudson Bay in late summer. Colourful swirls seen here occur as fresh water enters the area, while coastal lands tell a story about changes after the last ice age. Learn more below.

This Remembrance Day, the Canadian Space Agency pays tribute to Canada’s brave veterans and to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect us. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

LIVE NOW First Commercial Crew rotation launch for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon vehicle, heading to the International Space Station with four astronauts on board.

Job opportunity! The CSA just launched (pun intended! ) a competition for communications officers. You have until November 30 to apply: https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca//applicant/page1800.

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE CSA! Engineers (Operations): You have until November 13 to apply! https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca//applicant/page1800.

That’s a wrap! Canadian ISS study Radi-N2 finished up on the Station today after a whopping 75 data-collection cycles. Learning how to mitigate radiation risks just one way science is helping prepare for the journey to the Moon and beyond. To learn more about early results of this study: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/radi-n2.asp Photo: NASA

Your GPS device could get even more precise thanks to a discovery made by a Canadian student. Here is his story: https://asc-csa.gc.ca//2020-11-09-student-connor-flynn-pre.

Did you make an online purchase or do online banking this week? Find out how the CSA’s QEYSSat mission will help put a highly secure communication infrastructure in place for these virtual transactions: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/sciences/qeyssat.asp.

Heading out? Whether it is down the street or 400 km above Earth, make sure you wear a mask! Learn more about how you can protect yourself and others: http://ow.ly/2oHY50Cp7JW. Photo: CSA/NASA

Water Moon Using SOFIA Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, NASA has confirmed water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. The discovery could have implications on future lunar missions like Artemis. Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov//nasa-s-sofia-discovers-water-on-su/... Video: NASA/Ames Research Center

Do you know who’s in the spacesuit? Here’s a hint: he holds the Canadian record for the most number of spacewalks in a single mission! Seven inspiring CSA astronauts have visited the International Space Station throughout the 20 years of its continuous human habitation. These dedicated space explorers have contributed their expertise to countless science experiments aboard the orbiting lab. Learn more about the history of the astronaut corps: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca//h...istory-of-the-canadian-astrona. Photo: NASA

So much action lately for NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission mission! The team recently received images that indicate the spacecraft was able to collect a sample from asteroid Bennu. Congratulations to the team! Thanks to Canada’s contribution, our country will receive a portion of the sample, which will be returned to Earth in September 2023. Get the whole story: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/e/satellites/osiris-rex/news.asp. Video: NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona

We all have a role to play in limiting the spread of COVID-19. No matter where you are, it is crucial to wash your hands properly. If former CSA astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield could do it in space, so can you! Here are some tips on handwashing: https://www.canada.ca//reduce-spread-covid-19-wash-your-ha... Video: CSA/NASA

For Halloween, carve a pumpkin to look like the James Webb Telescope using one of these printable stencils. Just choose your challenge from the three levels of difficulty and follow the instructions. Happy Halloween! Send us the photos of your creations for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts: https://asc-csa.gc.ca//satelli/jwst/activities/default.asp. : NASA, Leah Hustak

Yesterday, the OSIRIS-REx team received images of the spacecraft’s sample collector head brimming with regolith. So much sample was collected that some of it is... actually slowly escaping the sampling head. More details: https://bit.ly/2Tkxknt The mission has canceled tomorrow’s Sample Mass Measurement to protect the sample and is now on course to stow the sample as soon as possible. The spacecraft remains in good health and the mission is confident that the spacecraft has collected more than 60 grams of material.

Canadarm2 is Canada’s most iconic contribution to the International Space Station. The 17-metre-long robotic arm has operated in space since 2001, performing important tasks like ISS assembly, maintenance, and even assisting astronauts during spacewalks. Canadarm2 is a symbol of our success in space robotics. Over 500 organizations across Canada contributed to its construction from machine shops and metal finishers to parts distributors and software development. For nea...rly two decades, keeping the Station in shipshape with Canadian robotics has meant that astronauts could focus on conducting groundbreaking science and testing technologies that not only benefit life on Earth, but also help set the stage for the exciting future of space exploration! Learn more: http://ow.ly/Cjrk50C0NhK Photo: NASA

One ticket to space coming right up! The first episode of Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, produced by Felix & Paul Studios in collaboration with TIME, is now available for VR headsets. Living aboard the Space Station is a unique experience that a select few get to have. This innovative project will give more people the chance to learn what it’s like to be an astronaut living and working in orbit.... Join David Saint-Jacques on the International Space Station in virtual reality: https://www.felixandpaul.com/?spaceexplorers!