University of Alberta Institute for Space Science, Exploration and Technology (ISSET) (picture courtesy Alan Dyer)

Edmonton, Alberta
Joined May 2019
25 years ago, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield became the first Canadian to perform a spacewalk. He helped install the Canadarm2 on the @Space_Station. Today, we celebrate this historic moment for Canada’s space sector. 📷: NASA
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Voyager 1 has shut off another scientific instrument to keep power margins available. The Low Energy Charged Particle detector was observing ions, now the only powered instruments are the plasma wave and magnetic field instruments. science.nasa.gov/blogs/voyag…
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Today's daily planning conference began with the Artemis II crew awarding @CSA_ASC astronaut @Astro_Jeremy with a gold astronaut pin to commemorate his first spaceflight, per NASA tradition.
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Approximately 50 students and faculty at the University of Alberta gather to watch the launch of NASA’s Artemis II, from the Student Innovation Centre (SIC), in Edmonton, on Wednesday April 1, 2026. 📸: @davidbloomphoto / @EJlensmen
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See Artemis II through data visualizations and conceptual animations from Ernie and the rest of the team: go.nasa.gov/4sK8Nau
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The Artemis II test flight is humanity’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years. 🌕 And this time, Canada is on board. @astro_jeremy and his crewmates will launch from Florida for a nearly 10-day journey. 👉 Learn more: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/a…
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Liftoff. The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon. Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
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The launch team at @NASAKennedy are GO to begin filling the Artemis II rocket with fuel. The official launch broadcast begins at 12:50pm ET (1650 UTC). Liftoff is scheduled for no earlier than 6:24 pm ET (2224 UTC). Tanking coverage can be found here: youtube.com/live/m3kR2KK8TEs…
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The weather's looking good for tomorrow's Artemis II launch, and our teams are getting the rocket ready for liftoff! Read the latest updates on our mission around the Moon: go.nasa.gov/4tiFY4P
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We are almost at our fundraising goal! There is still time to donate and send your name to space! Your contributions will support the Ex-Alta 3 mission, an invaluable experiential learning opportunity for UofA students. ualberta.alumniq.com/crowdfu…
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On April 21st, at 27.4 degrees from the Sun, Mercury reaches its maximum western elongation. Mercury will be at its maximum point above the horizon in the early sky at this hour, making it the ideal time to see it. Just before sunrise, look for the planet low in the eastern sky.
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Hands-down gotta be one of the coolest sights — @SpaceX falcon9 and Aurora in the skies over our cabin in Fairbanks, Alaska this morning.
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The U of A has been ranked 46th globally and fourth in Canada on Times Higher Education’s list of the most international academic institutions. This ranking recognizes the university’s commitment to global academic collaboration, research excellence, and progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/03…
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Calling all students! 📣 Have you been dreaming about an opportunity to intern at the Canadian Space Agency? Now could be your chance! Have a look at our internship opportunities for the summer: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/jobs/searc…
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J'ai eu le plaisir de discuter avec les étudiants de @AlbertaSat, l'équipe CUBICS de l'@UAlberta, aujourd'hui. Pour en savoir plus sur l'initiative #CUBICS de l'@asc_csa : asc-csa.gc.ca/fra/satellites…
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It was a real pleasure to talk with @AlbertaSat, the students of the @UAlberta’s CUBICS team today. Learn more about @csa_asc's #CUBICS initiative: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites…
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The first-ever meteorite to land in P.E.I. is now part of the U of A Meteorite Collection! Meteorite expert Chris Herd @SpaceRockDoc analyzed the Charlottetown Meteorite, one of the rare recorded cases of a meteorite hitting the ground. ualberta.ca/en/newtrail/rese…
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Meet Erik Halliwell, a @UAlberta_Eng graduate student who’s pushing boundaries in aerospace innovation. As the student lead of the PEPPER-X mission, Erik and his team successfully designed and launched space weather research instruments on a NASA rocket—marking a historic first for a non-American team in the RockSat-X program. bit.ly/4hSKgLt
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Makenna Kuzyk, an aspiring astronaut and U of A engineering graduate, has received the Order of the White Rose from Polytechnique Montréal, commemorating the 14 young women lost in the 1989 École Polytechnique tragedy. Dedicated to advancing microgravity research, Kuzyk aspires to lead Canada’s space initiatives. Her dream embodies the resilience and vision the award seeks to honour. bit.ly/49tOXaS
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Happy Anniversary to the @Space_Station! The ISS is a symbol of what humanity can accomplish when we set aside our differences. Up there, nationality and borders fade away, and we work together for a shared goal.
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