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Soyuz: Mission Unstoppable

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

In an age when the latest and greatest technology is quickly deemed obsolete, the former Soviet Union’s Soyuz spacecraft stands as a testament to the efficient design and engineering of a bygone era. This year the Soyuz will celebrate its 46th birthday, and, unlike other crafts, it shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. We think it’s time the Soyuz got some credit. Read more.

Astronaut & Rockstar to Beam Music From Space

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

It’s a peculiar pairing, yes, but don’t the oddest pairings bare the best results? Case in point: CBC Music, the Coalition for Music Education, and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) are partnering to bring us some music that’s way out there — 370 kilometres out there.

Canadian Astronaut, musician and songwriter, Chris Hadfield will cowrite a music track with Canada’s own Ed Robertson (of Barenaked Ladies fame) from aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As a veteran of two space shuttle missions, Hadfield will launch to the ISS in December 2012, and will act as the Station’s commander — the first time a Canadian astronaut has held this high distinction.

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Space Budget Woes Lead to World-Wide Collaboration

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

At 5:57 A.M. on July 21, 2011, the Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down at the tarmac at Kennedy Space Center for the final time. For many, the landing brought about an end of an era along with a tinge of sadness. After all, the Shuttle fleet had flown over 130 missions since launching in April of 1981, and was a source of pride for many over the program’s 30-year span of deployment. Read more.