Upcoming Events
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Upcoming events
Throughout the year, Space Place will host a series of events to engage and inform our patrons.
As we raise funds to build out a new planetarium, we will constantly be sharing news, updates and of course, events where you can support our efforts.
STEM/STEAM Events
Our goal is to build a unique destination for all things STEM and STEAM. Our proposed planetarium will house several exhibitions that drive innovation and curiosity.
Have a look below for our upcoming events. Be sure to sign up and come out to support the new planetarium project.
Upcoming Events
More events are planned for the near future. Please join our mailing list above to be notified.
Past Events
Canada and the Final Frontier - Parts I & II
Part I
Nov 26, 2020
Join us as noted Canadian Space enthusiast and historian, Randy Attwood, tells us about Canada’s remarkable first steps into space!
To view the recording on YouTube, please click here.
Part II – Looking Forward
Dec 10, 2020
In this second part of our series, Canada & the Final Frontier, we explore what the future holds for Canada in Space. Whether it’s moonshots, microsats or missions to Mars, the Great White North is set to make a big contribution to the global future in space.
To view the recording on YouTube, please click here.
Other Past Events
Down to Earth – Benefits of Canadian Space Technology
May 25, 2021
A panel discussion exploring how made-in-Canada space technology enables research, grows our economy and benefits society down here on Earth. Featuring MDA, GHGSat and Kepler Communications – 3 Canadian space success stories.
To view the recording on YouTube, please click here.
Canada in Orbit: The Business of Space
July 7th, 2021
Space was, at one time, the sole domain of national governments. Increasingly, private investment, including publicly traded companies, are joining the rush to orbit. We will explore this new frontier and discuss how private investment can work alongside the government to boost Canadian space-based projects.
To view the recording on YouTube, please click here.
From Canada to the Moon
Nov 18th, 2021
On this eve of a partial lunar eclipse, join us to explore our closest celestial neighbour. Learn how to view the partial eclipse, then, stay with us and take a virtual tour of one of Canada’s premier astronomy outreach facilities, the Trottier Observatory at Simon Fraser University including a visit with the architect who designed it.
To view the recording on YouTube, please click here.
