For the first time ever — and as Canada works to reposition itself in the crowded global space race — the federal government has tasked a woman to lead the Canadian Space Agency. Canada is working with other countries to build a space station intended to orbit the moon — the Lunar Gateway project. An artist's concept of Canadarm3, Canada's planned smart robotic system, installed on the exterior of the Gateway space station. (Canadian Space Agency, NASA)In 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed $2.05 billion over 24 years toward Canada's space program and $150 million over five years toward the Lunar Gateway. Watch | Campbell excited by timing of her appointmentNew President of the Canadian Space Agency Lisa Campbell says governments around the world are making major investments in space exploration right now.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 17:03 UTC