Canadian Space Exploration Workshop 2022

Detailed description

The Government of Canada announced Exploration, Imagination, Innovation: A New Space Strategy for Canada on March 6, 2019, with a major investment in the Lunar Gateway and a five year investment in the Lunar Exploration Acceleration Program.

This significant new dawn for Canadian space exploration occurs at the culmination of two decades of Canadian achievements in Planetary Science, Space Astronomy, and Astronaut Health research, where, notably:

• Samples of the asteroid Bennu are on their journey back to Canada - a partner in NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission - that will enable discoveries by Canadian scientists for generations to come;
• Canadian contributions to JWST, the most powerful astronomical telescope ever launched, are going through successful commissioning, placing Canadian scientists at the beginning of an era of extraordinary discovery; and,
• Canadian science experiments like TBone or MARROW are benefiting the health of Canadians through the collection of data from astronauts living and working on the International Space Station.

The goal of this timely workshop is to develop a bold vision for the future of Space Exploration Science and Astronaut Health.

This will include a sustained vision for Canadian Planetary Science and Space Astronomy and prioritization of capabilities required for health research and health support/care and strategies for the development of improved countermeasures.

Join us in considering a vision for Canadian Planetary Science, Space Astronomy and Astronaut Health for the near term (2032), medium term (2032-2040), and to begin preparing for the exploration of deep space at the 2050 horizon! Pre-workshop ideas are being sought via a Call for Ideas in which:

• Near term ideas are invited based on recent research and developments.
• For the long term (2040+), very early ideas and new creative concepts are warmly encouraged.

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable Exploration community in Canada and seeks an inclusive workshop that enriches Canada's contribution to space exploration. We encourage diverse teams to participate.

Workshop format

The workshop is planned with consideration of the ten CSA Space Exploration Topical Teams that were recently selected and tasked to update the 2017 report "Canadian Space Exploration – Science and Space Health Priorities for Next Decade and Beyond" in the context of the CASCA Astronomy Long Range Plan, and the strategic horizon of 2050. It will provide a forum for exploration program updates from CSA and other agencies.

It will also foster networking and exchange between Space Exploration Topical Teams, between science and industry, and amongst students and experienced members of the space exploration community. It will foster exchange in several ways:

• Select plenary talks with opportunities for questions.
• Breakout Sessions with Challenge Questions.
• A virtual poster session for all submitted ideas, including a student/PDF poster competition within the virtual poster session environment.

While it is recognized how challenging networking and exchange remain in a virtual environment, the workshop will make use of virtual tools that aim to enhance the virtual experience.

Key dates

Schedule overview

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Optional: continue Topical team work after each day's end by rejoining Zoom breakout rooms

Student e-poster session

• E-poster submission is now open. Both student and non-student posters are accepted. A student e-poster competition has been organized for Canadian Space Exploration Workshop (CSEW). E-posters will be displayed and presented during day 1 (June 14) e-poster and networking session from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (ET).
• Note: Based upon the various platforms employed for CSEW and other constraints, the CSA reserves the right to accept/publish only a subset of those e-posters that are submitted.

Contact

For content related questions about the workshop program, please contact aces-csew@asc-csa.gc.ca.

For technical support with the Oxford Abstract online platform on submissions or registration, please email landrew@sustainblegrowth.ca.

Explore further

• Lunar exploration
• Health in space
• Space Strategy for Canada