Program directory · Canadian Space Agency

Space Exploration

Department

Canadian Space Agency

Program code

BLM01 (CSA)

Core responsibility

Canada in space

In Departmental Plans

2018-19 – 2026-27 · New since an earlier plan

What it does

This Program provides innovative technologies and qualified Canadian astronauts to enable scientific discoveries stemming from space exploration endeavours. It contributes to the Government of Canada's Space Strategy and to innovative solutions for space astronomy, planetary science and human exploration. It inspires the Canadian population and contributes to a higher quality of life through technology spinoffs. It is also necessary to perform science investigations, to generate new knowledge about planetary science, space-based astronomy and the capacity of humans to live in space. The program is necessary to enable the associated technological advances to prepare for the challenges of space exploration, including the new international thrust to return to the Moon. The Program supports all aspects related to scientific, engineering and medical studies. Missions conducted in the program include the development, assembly, operation, maintenance and utilization of space assets, either using robotic or human presence in space. It provides unique opportunities for Canada’s academia and industry to participate in international space exploration initiatives and, through Canadian astronauts, it enables Canadians to recognize themselves as participants in inspiring space missions.

As part of the federal government, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has a part to play in building a diversified and inclusive Canada through its programs and activities. The SEP will ensure the implementation of the Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) principles by promoting the development of a diversified space sector and increasing equitable and inclusive participation in space research activities.

Source: the department's Program Inventory, via GC InfoBase.

History and lineage

First appears in GC InfoBase's actual spending by program in 2018-19. The data does not record when a program was created; it may be older than its first appearance here, which is limited by the sources (program spending starts in 2010-11, Departmental Plans in 2018-19).

No earlier or later program in the same department has a similar name.

Significant changes in scope and budget

Success criteria

The program's indicators from its department's Departmental Results Framework: the target set in each year's plan, and the result reported the following year. Source: GC InfoBase.

Spending and employees: planned against actual

Spending

Employees (FTEs)

Planned spending, plan by plan

Each row is one year's Departmental Plan and its forecast for the next three fiscal years; read a column down to see how the forecast for one year changed. The last row is what was actually spent. Click an amount for its source. Biggest changes in federal spending plans

Actual spending is from Departmental Results Reports and the Public Accounts, as published in GC InfoBase. FTEs are full-time equivalents.