A New Space Strategy for Canada

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Lunar science, artificial intelligence and robotics featured in Canada's new space strategy

'We're going to pursue excellence,' says astronaut Jeremy Hansen

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/canada-space-strategy-1.5045591

"After years of industry insiders calling for clearer direction in Canada's space program, Science Minister Navdeep Bains has unveiled Canada's new space strategy.

"The announcement, from the Telus World of Science in Edmonton, in front of children from Grades 1 to 6, is hot on the heels of last week's revelation by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada will participate in the NASA-led Lunar Gateway program, a space station that will orbit the moon. Construction is slated to begin in 2020."

"Some of the plans, outlined it the government's new report, Exploration, Imagination, Innovation: A New Space Strategy for Canada, includes funding in in the development of lunar science and artificial intelligence, robotics and health, as well as encouraging youth to get involved in space science, starting with a new "junior astronaut campaign" that will have online activities and a contest to get an astronaut to visit a school."

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