Satellites

Discover what satellites are. Explore the various types of satellites and their uses: Earth observation, communications, science, and astronomy.

Topics

Difference between natural and artificial satellites, types of satellites and their uses, service life.

Examples of benefits for Canadians and humanity.

Monitoring and protecting the environment, resource management, and safety.

Supporting search and rescue teams, transmitting data to ships, planes, Internet providers, and broadcasters.

Improving our understanding of celestial bodies and the universe, study of physics and various phenomena.

Study of massive stars and black holes, understanding key facts about the birth of our galaxy.

About the project, selected teams, useful information for journalists.

Space technologies and satellite data play an essential role in the daily lives of Canadians here on Earth.

Messages for users, news about the RADARSAT program, access to the Service Desk, contact information.

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) programs, grants and contributions, the CSA's international partners.

Videos about Canadian satellites.

Gallery of images and infographics featuring Canadian satellites.

About the initiative.