2014 International Astronautical Congress

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ExoMars Observes Mars

ExoMars captured its first images of Mars this week as part of its preparations for arriving at the Red Planet in October.

International Astronautical Congress Opens with Fanfare But Russia and China Have Visa Issues

Delegates from around the world were treated to Canadiana during the opening ceremonies of the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto. Highlights included a love story on ice, a cross country taste of Canadian music including fiddlers from Nova Scotia and First Nations from British Columbia and of course an appearance by former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield who galvanized the world with his social media presence during his stay aboard the International Space Station.

Marc Garneau to Deliver Peter Glaser Lecture at the International Astronautical Congress

Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut in space and former President of the Canadian Space Agency and current Liberal Member of Parliament for Westmount-Ville-Marie was announced this evening as a speaker at the 65th International Astronautical Congress taking place this week in Toronto.

International Astronautical Federation September 2014 Newsletter

The International Astronautical Federation has released its September newsletter on the eve of the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto. Included in the newsletter is an interview with the President of the Canadian Space Agency, General Walter Natynczyk and congress developments.