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Apogee February 2010

Events of Interest

Canadian Space Agency Travelling Exhibition
Learn all about Canada's historical space achievements and the conquest of space through this travelling exhibit from the Canadian Space Agency:

Canada's Stellar Space Achievements
Until April 13, 2010
At the Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill Road
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Voyage through Canadian space history, from the Black Brant rocket to the mobile servicing system on the International Space Station. Breathtaking footage in these vignettes will launch your exploration of Canada's greatest space successes. Orbit with the astronauts. Watch Canadian know-how at work in space missions, cutting-edge science, and advanced space hardware design. Let Canada's space adventure accomplishments inspire you!

Sports in Space
February 10 to March 21, 2010

In collaboration with the West Vancouver Community Center Spirit Square, the Canadian Space Agency takes Olympic sports-and science-to new heights with a new public exhibit from February 10-March 21, 2010.

West Vancouver Spirit Square
2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
604-923-2010

OSM: Julie Payette and Escape into space
March 21, 2010
Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts, Montreal

Shoot into orbit with Octavio! The tireless adventurer sent to the far edges of the solar system will find his way back with the help of astronaut Julie Payette. Discover space with the help of Octavio and Julie to a soundtrack featuring Holst's Planets, Mozart's ‘’Jupiter Symphony’’ and John Williams's ‘’Star Wars’’.

Website:
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Download the Concert Guide
(PDF document - 7MB)

Workshop on Suborbital Platforms and Nanosatellites
April 14-16, 2010
John H. Chapman Space Centre in St-Hubert, Quebec

Building academic capacity in the science and technology space sector is a priority of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), in particular through promoting the use of accessible and cost effective suborbital platforms and nanosatellites that can accommodate research and graduate student training.

Website: Workshop

ASTRO 2010 Conference
May 4 - 6, Westin Bristol Place, Toronto Airport
Canada's Future in Space - A Mission in Collaboration

ASTRO 2010 is the 15^thin the series of CASI Astronautics conferences that take place every two years. The theme selected for ASTRO’10 will bring together the Canadian space community to explore how we can work together to address pressing issues impacting our quality of life in three areas of great concern – safety and security, the environment, and the economy.

Website:15th CASI Astronautics Conference

24 hours of science
2010 - At the heart of biodiversity
Friday May 7, 2010 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday May 8, 2010 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
Parc Les Salines
5330 Martineau, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec

The Canadian Space Agency and its partners for the event--l’Union québécoise pour la réhabilitation des oiseaux de proie (Quebec Union for the rehabilitation of birds of prey), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Food Research and Development Centre--will be welcoming visitors in connection with the event "24 heures de science" (24 hours of science) at the Parc Les Salines, in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Friday and Saturday May 7-8, 2010. The purpose of this activity is to help visitors of all ages to better understand the world of science.

Schedule:

Friday May 7, 2010
5:00-9:00 PM

Space for habitat
Discover how satellite technology could improve management of wildlife and the enforcement of legislation supporting environmental and species protection.

Guilty or Not?
Discover microbes and their impact on your life.

Give a fair trial to micro-organisms
Discover how good and bad microbes impact on human and animal health.

For night owls
Observe the night sky and watch birds of prey.

Saturday May 8, 2010
9:00-12 Noon

Space for habitat
Discover how satellite technology could improve management of wildlife and the enforcement of legislation supporting environmental and species protection.

Discover the hunters
Meet birds of prey on their best behaviour,

Give a fair trial to micro-organisms
Discover how good and bad microbes impact on human and animal health.

Guilty or Not?
Discover how good and bad microbes impact on human and animal health.

Websites:
24 heures de science (French only)
Science pour tous (French only)
Parc Les Salines