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2013-01-10

The Government of Canada Launches Final Stage of RADARSAT Constellation Project

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, January 9, 2013 - Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), launched the next and final stage of Canada's RADARSAT Constellation project.

The RADARSAT Constellation Mission will provide complete coverage of Canada's vast land mass, oceans and coastal approaches, at least once per day, and up to four times daily in the high Arctic. Data produced by the Constellation will support key Government of Canada priorities related to: the Northern Strategy, especially in the Arctic; Defence; Safety, Sovereignty and Security; the Environment; Natural Resources; and Agriculture.

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Polar Educators International at IPY2012 Conference, Montréal (credit: International Polar Foundation)The Northern Science Award, established in 1982, recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding of the Canadian North. Learn more...


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