Everyday benefits of space exploration

Some examples of how space benefits Canadians and all of humanity.

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Experiments performed in space help us understand health problems on Earth.

Satellites provide data on climate change, measure pollution, and help protect our planet.

The space sector generates high-tech jobs for Canadians.

Space technologies improve products we use every day, weather forecasts, and communications worldwide.

Satellites data can be used to predict natural disasters and to support emergency relief efforts.

Scientific breakthroughs are challenging our assumptions and pushing our boundaries by exploring the unknown.

Astronauts encourage young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Canada is a partner of the International Space Station, a research laboratory in space.