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What is Canadas

Vision for Space?

May 2008

Jean-Francois Gauthier, COM DEVSara Poirier, Ontario Science Centre

Janine Symanzik, MDA Space Missions

spaceref.ca / onorbit.com


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This presentation outlines the status of Canada in

space, why a sustainable Canadian Space Industryis important, ideas on how to engage youth andsuggestions for Canadas future in space from the

perspective of three young professionals.2



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The Statusof Canada in

Space



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Canada's space investment has declined

the most, and is one of the lowestcompared with any other G8 nation in

absolute terms and per GDP.

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Canadians are leaders in space robotics, small satellites,Earth observation satellites, telecommunications, LIDARs,terrestrial analogue sites, geomatics and agriculture.

Canada is well respected and eagerly sought after as a

partner in the international community because of its nicheareas of expertise and reliability- 2006, Canadas Strategic Space Investment: past returns and astrategic outlook on future opportunities

Canada is uniquely positioned as a close partner within boththe United States and European space programs. Canadahas the special status of an Associate Member State withinthe European Space Agency.

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The Canadian space industry is a vital part of

science and technology innovation in Canada.



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Canada was the 3rd Nation

in Space

1960s-1970s Alouette-1 and II,ISIS-1 and II, and Anik Satellites

1980s Anik Satellites, Canadarmand the Canadian Astronaut programstarted

1990s Anik Satellites, RADARSAT1, Nimiq, MSAT M1 & M2, WINDII,MOPITT

2000s Canadarm2, MBS, MOST,SCISAT, CanX-1, IBA, Phoenix MET,RADARSAT 2, SPDM, APXS, CanX-

2, CanX-6, and the NLS-4 satellites



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Canada's space industry generates roughly$2.5 billion in annual revenues, 50% of which

are from exports, the highest ratio in the world.- Guy Bujold, President, Canadian Space Agency8



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Canada is a leadingpartner in:

The GlobalExploration Strategy

Framework

In 2007, 14 Space Agenciescollaborated to create a framework

document for coordination

Moon as stepping stone to Mars Sustained surface exploration Evolutionary human-robotic

exploration

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The Benefits

for Canada inSpace

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Canadian Pride, Sovereignty, Defence,

Space Infrastructure

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Canadian Innovation

Canadian

investment ininnovationin space is alsoan investment in

other science &technology

sectors

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Mining

NuclearNuclear MedicalMedical

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Spin-off

Technologies



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We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinkingwe used when we created them.Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking

we used when we created them.Albert Einstein

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Monitoring the

Environment



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International Visibility and Leadership

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Canadian innovations in space are a

magnet for drawing youth into science andtechnology

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Engage and Empower Canadian Youth

Through Education

and the Media



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Canadians are pioneers on the leading-edge

of innovation and discovery;expanding the frontiersof knowledge

Engaging the next generation is not justan opportunity; it is our responsibility

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Informal Education

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Wireless Networks & the Internet Field diaries & Pod Casts Virtual tours/VR simulations

Networked gaming & Online forums Citizen Science initiatives

Youth organizations can coordinate

forums and discussions Students commission of Canada grassroots youth collaborative

Science Centres and Museums Public design challenges based on space exploration CASC-partnered traveling exhibition on Canada in Space

Free public Star Parties



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Formal Education

Universities Engineering design

competitions Internships at R&D facilities Conferences & Workshops Symposia & Publications

K-12 Web-based teacher resources

Internships at R&D facilities Scheduled live-feed Q&A

sessions with researchers.



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Media Strategy

The Discovery ChannelsRace to Marsseries

Journalist's Workshop atCornell

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Incentives for Canadian content(Discovery Channel Canada, TVO: Heads Up!)

Reality-based program on CSAs Astronaut recruitment

Workshops on media and public relations for researchersin related areas of research

Internships for science journalists

Social media: Facebook & Twitter

NASA Generation Y Presentation



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What is

Canadas Futurein Space?

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Satellite CommunicationsEarth Observation

Science & Exploration



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Canadas Future in Space is

Expanding on Canadian heritage: Commercial Space Applications Satellite Communications

Satellite Technologies

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Building and Utilizing Earth Observation Payloads

SAR Constellations, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing

Develop Geomatics capabilities

DisasterManagement,Weather

Monitoring,Search & Rescue,Wildlife, Ice andMaritimeSurveillance,Agriculture,Fisheries,

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Generating Advancements in:Space MedicineSpace Life Sciences

Space Physical Sciences25



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Expanding Canadas role in:

Orbital Infrastructure rendezvous, servicing & assembly Science Instruments

Small Satellites


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Ensuring the Future of the

Canadian AstronautProgram

the next Canadarm

Robotic Orion Servicing Module Manned Lunar Rover

NASA/JSC


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National Prestige through International Partnerships

Space Science and Planetary Exploration Missions

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ExoMars RoverExoMars RoverJames Webb Space TelescopeJames Webb Space Telescope


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The Explorationand Development ofSpace is our Future

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spaceref ca / onorbit com


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Canadians have the potential to be leaders inspace which can inspire and benefitgenerations to come.

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Enhance public outreach funding to empower and engageyouth in Canadas vision for space.

Reassert Canadian leadership and excellence in satellitecommunications, Earth observation and space science andexploration.

Increase the space budget and commit to sustained fundingto create an internationally competitive and prosperous

Canadian space industry to realize Canadas vision for space.

Realizing CanadasVision for Space

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To confine our attentionto terrestrial matterswould be to limit the

human spiritStephen Hawking

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