Main entrance of the Canadian Space Agency
The main entrance of the Canadian Space Agency, a large, circular room with a high ceiling. The walls are made of windows and a matte, silver-coloured metal. A representation of the solar system is found on the floor with the sun at the center. On the left of the entrance there is a large model of Canadarm2, straight ahead is the reception desk, and the Canadian, provincial, and territorial flags stand on the right. Models of the RADARSAT-1 and RADARSAT-2 satellites hang from the ceiling.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)! You are now entering the John H. Chapman Space Centre in Longueuil, Quebec.
You've probably heard about the CSA because of our Canadian astronauts, but its role goes so much further!
Since , the CSA has managed Canada's civil space-related activities. It promotes the peaceful use and development of space in collaboration with its international partners.
The CSA is advancing the knowledge of space and improving space technology – enabling benefits for Canadians on Earth in ways such as protecting the environment, innovating in the field of health, and fighting against food insecurity in isolated areas.
The CSA is also inspiring the next generation to reach for the stars, discover the wonders of science, and take part in exploring the universe!
You're now standing in the main rotunda – basically, a round lobby with a dome.
Take a virtual tour of the CSA's John H. Chapman Space Centre, and discover Canada's key role in space exploration! (Credit: CSA )
Solar System
The centre of the rotunda replicates the solar system to scale, starting with the Sun at its centre, as Galileo showed us. Every planet is represented by its international symbol.
Canadarm2
The model of Canadarm2 is one-third the size of the actual robotic arm. The real arm is 17 meters long and has a mass of around 1500 kg.
Canadarm2 was installed on the International Space Station in by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield and NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski.
The space robot is featured on the Canadian $5 note.