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Publications

Providing environmentally responsible, fast and universal access to its publications, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) offers various reports and documents in electronic format. Some hard copies of these publications can be obtained by contacting promo@asc-csa.gc.ca.

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Corporate Publications

Corporate

The Canadian Space Sector

Canadian Space Sector

Canada's space sector develops and uses space innovation to respond to national priorities like sovereignty, security and safety, resource management, and environmental monitoring. Its approach focuses on a vibrant interaction between industry, academia and government in order to develop new knowledge, and targeted technologies in niche areas.
Date of publication : March 31, 2009

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The Global Exploration Strategy

The Global Exploration Strategy

Fourteen international space agencies have come together to develop a framework that will focus and guide their collaboration on future space exploration missions.
Date of publication : May 31, 2007

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The Canadian Space Strategy

The Canadian Space Strategy

The Canadian Space Strategy was approved by the Government of Canada in February 2005. It replaces the Long Term Space Plans as the framework that guides the Canadian Space Agency in leading Canada's national Space Program.
Date of publication : March 26, 2006

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External Relations

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Exporting to the United States
Exporting to the United States
Source: Team Canada Inc
Date of publication: 2010-10-14
Global Space Sectors Market Trends and Drivers
Global Space Sectors Market Trends and Drivers
Date of publication: 2006-04-28

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Earth Observation and Satellites

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Sector
Brochures
RADARSAT-2
RADARSAT-2
Space Utilization Earth Observation
Space Applications Linked to Government Priorities / Departments
Date of publication : 2012-05-07
RADARSAT
RADARSAT
RADARSAT Systems: Satellite Characteristics
Date of publication : 2011-07-13
RADARSAT Constellation
RADARSAT Constellation
The RADARSAT Constellation Program
Date of publication : 2010-08-26
IGARSS - The Canadian Space Agency Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Space
Earth Observation
IGARSS - The Canadian Space Agency Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Space
Date of publication: 2010-07-09
A New Satellite, a New Vision
RADARSAT-2
A New Satellite, a New Vision
Date of publication: 2010-04-14
Cloudsat
Earth and Environment
CLOUDSAT - Looking at Clouds in 3-D
Date of publication : 2009-04-08
Cassiope
Earth and Environment
CASSIOPE
Date of publication : 2009-01-14
International Charter
Earth and Environment
INTERNATIONAL CHARTER -
International Charter Space and Major Disasters

Date of publication : 2008-04-15
Improving government services with RADARSAT-2
RADARSAT-2
Improving government services with RADARSAT-2
Date of publication: 2007-10-19
  • Complete brochure - PDF (1.2MB)
  • Agriculture card - JPG (173KB)
  • Cartography card - JPG (134KB)
  • Emergency management card - JPG (136KB)
  • Forestry card - JPG (120KB)
  • Geology card - JPG (130KB)
  • Hydrology card - JPG (113KB)
  • Ices card - JPG (112KB)
  • Maritime surveillance card - JPG (119KB)
Serving Canadians with RADARSAT-2
RADARSAT-2
Serving Canadians with RADARSAT-2
Date of publication: 2007-10-19
Radarsat-2
RADARSAT-2
Serving Canada and Canadians
Date of publication : 2007-10-19
Getting started with RADARSAT-2
RADARSAT-2
Getting started with RADARSAT-2
Date of publication: 2007-10-19
  • Complete brochure - PDF (604KB)
  • "Getting started with RADARSAT-2" section - PDF (162KB)
  • "Innovation, Efficiency, Flexibility" section - PDF (96KB)
  • "Project Planning Assistance" section - PDF (133KB)
  • "A Mission of Opportunities" section - PDF (123KB)
  • "Planning your Project" section - PDF (60KB)
GRIP - Government Related Initiatives Program
Earth and Environment
GRIP – Government Related Initiatives Program
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
EOADP - Earth Observation Application Development Program
Earth and Environment
EOADP – Earth Observation Application Development Program
Date of publication: 2006-03-07

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Space Science

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Mopitt
MOPITT - Measuring atmospheric pollutants
Date of publication: 2010-07-23
COSPAR
COSPAR -The CSA Report to the 38th Meeting
Date of publication: 2010-07-01
Themis
THEMIS - Exploring the Mysteries of the Aurora
Date of publication: 2010-06-23
MOST - Tiny Satellite Probes the Mysteries of the Universe
MOST – Tiny Satellite Probes the Mysteries of the Universe
Date of publication: 2009-05-29
The Herschel Space Observatory
THE HERSCHEL SPACE OBSERVATORY - Witnessing the birth of the first stars and galaxies
Date of publication : 2009-04-21
Plank - Looking Back to the Dawn of Time
Plank - Looking Back to the Dawn of Time
Date of publication : 2009-04-21
Space Science Research in Canada 2004-2005 Report (COSPAR 2006)
COSPAR - Space Science Research in Canada Report
Date of publication: 2008-07-08
Fast Facts on Mars
MARS – Fast Facts on Mars
Date of publication: 2008-03-12
The Phoenix mission - Planting the Maple Leaf on Mars
THE PHOENIX MISSION – Planting the Maple Leaf on Mars
Date of publication: 2008-03-12
eOSTEO - Studying bone loss in space
eOSTEO – Studying bone loss in space
Date of publication: 2007-12-04
James Webb Space Telescope
JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE - Successor to Hubble
Date of publication : 2007-10-19
BLAST - A space observatory in the upper atmosphere
BLAST – A space observatory in the upper atmosphere
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
WINDII - Measuring Winds in the Upper Atmosphere
WINDII – Measuring Winds in the Upper Atmosphere
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
SCISAT - From Dawn to Twilight
SCISAT – From Dawn to Twilight
Date of publication: 2005-04-08

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Astronauts, Space Missions, ISS

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Sector
Brochures
Le Canada et la station spatiale internationale
ISS
Canada and the International Space Station
Date of publication: 2009-03-31
Dextre
DEXTRE
DEXTRE - A Canadian Robot in Space
Date of publication : 2008-02-28

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Reports to Parliament

Canadian Space Agency Performance Report
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Reports
Canadian Space Agency Performance Report
For the period ending March 31, 2011
  • Document - HTML, PDF (661KB)
  • Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome - PDF (679KB)
  • Annexes - HTML, PDF (246KB)
  • Financial Statements - PDF (4MB)
Canadian Space Agency Estimates: Report on Plans and Priorities
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Reports
Rapport sur les plans et les priorités de l'Agence spatiale canadienne
2012-2013
  • Estimates - HTML, PDF (1.5MB)
  • Annexes - HTML, PDF (137KB)
  • Future-Oriented Financial Statements - PDF (483KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
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Reports
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2010-2011
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Privacy Act - HTML ,PDF (364KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2010-2011
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to
Information
Act - HTML , PDF (548KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2009-2010
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Privacy Act - HTML ,PDF (685KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2009-2010
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to
Information
Act - HTML, PDF (867KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2008-2009
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Privacy Act - HTML, PDF (786KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2008-2009
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to
Information
Act - HTML, PDF (959KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2007-2008
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Privacy Act - HTML, PDF (820KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2007-2008
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to
Information
Act HTML, PDF (1,056KB)
Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
2006-2007
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act - HTML, PDF (511KB)

Quarterly Financial Reports

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Management Statement for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011
2011-2012
Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 - HTML, PDF (296 Ko)
Management Statement for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011
2011-2012
Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011 - HTML, PDF (145 Ko)
Management Statement for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2011
2011-2012
Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2011 - HTML, PDF (209 Ko)

Audit and Evaluation

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Audit of Major Investment Business Cases
Date of publication: 2012-03-26
Evaluation of the Earth Observation Data and Imagery Utilization Program
Date of publication: 2012-01-20
Succession Planning Audit Report
Date of publication: 2012-01-17
Audit Committee Annual Report 2010-2011
Date of publication: 2011-07-19
Evaluation of the STDP for the Period of 2002/03 to 2007/08
Date of publication: 2011-07-19
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Internal Audit of Procurement and Contract Management
Date of publication: 2011-05-18
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of the Official Languages
Date of publication: 2011-05-18
Management Action Plans Follow-Up for Internal Audit
Management Action Plans Follow-Up for Internal Audit
Date of publication: 2011-03-31
Management Action Plans
Follow-Up for Evaluation
Management Action Plans Follow-Up for Evaluation
Date of publication: 2011-03-31
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of the Proactive Disclosure Process
Date of publication: 2010-10-21
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Management action plans follow-up for internal audit
Date of publication: 2010-08-20
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Management action plans follow-up for internal audit
Date of publication: 2010-04-01
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of the values and ethics management framework
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of information technology dependence
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of information technology planning and development risks
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of systems and data security
Date of publication: 2010-03-01
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Internal Audit of the Management of Testing Facilities
Date of publication: 2010-11-01
Summative Evaluation of the 2000-2009 Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement - Final Report
Summative Evaluation of the 2000-2009 Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement - Final Report
Date of publication: 2010-02-22
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Evaluation of the RADARSAT-2 Major Crown Project
Date of publication: 2010-01-08
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of the Corporate Risk Management Framework
Date of publication: 2010-01-05
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Auditing of Business Continuity Planning
Date of publication: 2009-01
Summative Evaluation of the Class Grant and Contribution Program
Date de la publication : 2008-11-13
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of the Design and Operation of the Sampling Plan
Date of publication: 2008-10
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Date of publication: 2008-08
Management Framework of the Space Science Branch
Management Framework of the Space Science Branch
Date of publication: 2008-05-29
Audit of Travel, Conference and Hospitality Expenses
Audit of Travel, Conference and Hospitality Expenses
Date of publication: 2008-05-27
Audit of Payables at Year End (PAYE) Management Control Framework
Audit of Payables at Year End (PAYE) Management Control Framework
Date of publication: 2008-05-27
Management Action Plans Follow-Up
Management Action Plans Follow-Up
Date of publication: 2008-03-31
Project Management Processes and Practices
Project Management Processes and Practices
Date of publication: 2008-01-21
Management Framework of the Space Operations Branch
Management Framework of the Space Operations Branch
Date of publication: 2007-10-10
Audit of Contract Management by the Sectors
Audit of Contract Management by the Sectors
Date of publication: 2007-09-07
Audit of the Contracting Process
Audit of the Contracting Process
Date of publication: 2007-09-07
Management Action Plans Follow-Up
Management Action Plans Follow-Up
Date of publication: 2007-08-29
CASSIOPE Contribution Program Audit
CASSIOPE Contribution Program Audit
Date of publication: 2007-08-29
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Mid-Term Review of Management and Performance of the Cassiope Contribution
Date of publication: 2007-05
Grant and Contribution Program to support Awareness, Research and Training in Space Science and Technology - 2006
Grant and Contribution Program to support Awareness, Research and Training in Space Science and Technology - 2006
Date of publication: 2006-05-31
Follow-Up to Management Action Plans 2006
Follow-Up to Management Action Plans 2006
Date of publication: 2006-05-31
Payload Flight Demonstration Program
Payload Flight Demonstration Program
Date of publication: 2006-03-09
Management Framework of the David Florida Laboratory Directorate
Management Framework of the David Florida Laboratory Directorate
Date of publication: 2006-01-26
Evaluation of the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement
Evaluation of the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement
Date of publication: 2006-01-13
Management Framework of the Space Technologies Branch
Management Framework of the Space Technologies Branch
Date of publication: 2006-01-06
Status Report on Major Crown Projects (MCPs)
Status Report on Major Crown Projects (MCPs) - 2005
Date of publication: 2005-11-22
Status update 2005 - 2002 OAG Chapter 7
Status update 2005 – 2002 OAG Chapter 7
Date of publication: 2005-09-01
Follow-Up to Management Action Plans 2005
Follow-Up to Management Action Plans 2005
Date of publication: 2005-07-01
Grant and Contribution Program to support Awareness, Research and Training in Space Science and Technology - 2005
Grant and Contribution Program to support Awareness, Research and Training in Space Science and Technology – 2005
Date of publication: 2005-05-01
Audit of the Management Framework of the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement
Audit of the Management Framework of the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement
Date of publication: 2005-01-10

Management Accountability Framework (MAF)

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Brochures
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Canadian Space Agency’s response to 2010-2011 MAF Assessment
Date of publication: 2012-02-02
Audit of Staffing Activities and Transactions
Overview of MAF – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s (TBS) Web site
Date of publication: 2012-02-02
  • HTML (TBS Web site)