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Space, Eh?

Welcome to the official podcast of the Canadian Space Society (CSS) where we bring you underrepresented narratives of Canadians working in space! Stay tuned for interviews with astronauts, astrophysicists, doctors, space biotech entrepreneurs, astrophotographers, space artists, STEM educators, science communicators and many more fascinating individuals!

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00:26:32

S3 EP7: 'Pay Loads' of Attention to Space Startups

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2023/11/01

We’re chatting today with Peter Dyba from Space AlphaInsights. He's an engineer with multiple years experience in Project, Systems and Radio Frequency engineering. We talk about the future of payload systems and space startups in Canada and also about navigating career paths to find work you truly enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/space-eh/message

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00:19:26

S3 EP6: Are Men and Women Affected Differently by...

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2023/02/18

Astronauts endure a lot in space and as we prepare to send our first woman to the moon, its important to consider whether men and women respond differently to space and space radiation. ESA’s Space Medicine Team is doing exactly that. Today, we chat with an intern in the team who is supporting the crowd-sourced systematic review of literature to see what we find regarding sex differences. The team ESA Space Medicine team at large comprises of medical doctors, biomedical engineers, exercise

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00:24:45

S3 EP5: Diaries of Space Explorers with Gavin Tolometti

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2022/10/31

Having a space podcast isn't easy but it isn't isolating either if you can find others just like you! Today we’re back with another episode chatting with Dr. Gavin Tolometti. He is an aspiring science communicator and holds a PhD in Geology and Planetary Science from Western University. He’s got experience working at the Canadian Space Agency, workshop experience from the European Space Agency, and now works as an outreach high school program coordinator at Western University. We talk about Science

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00:22:12

S3 EP4: Balloon to the Moon with SpaceRyde

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2022/09/18

What's a marriage if you don't start a rocket company together? Today we’re chatting with the co-founders of SpaceRyde, COO Saharnaz Safari and CEO Sohrab Haghighat. SpaceRyde is the first on-demand network of rockets with the ability to transport cargo from the Earth to the Moon, and everywhere in between. The innovation making this possible is a launch system that uses balloons to carry rockets beyond the earth's atmosphere before ignition takes place. Let's take a ryde with SpaceRyde! --- Send

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00:12:36

S3 EP3: Vibe Check with Mariam Naseem

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2022/08/02

In this episode, we caught up with Mariam Naseem (who we last spoke to in S1), to follow along in her journey to the stars! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/space-eh/message

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00:15:30

S3 EP2: Space ‘Eh’-I - The Gamechanger We Always Needed

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2022/04/27

In this episode, we spoke to CEO Evandro Barros, one of the Top 50 AI CEOs of 2021. He is the founder of Data H, an artificial intelligence venture builder. Data H transforms science into business opportunities through the creation of AI companies. From autonomous delivery robots, behaviour analysis for security and defence and analyzing cyberattacks in real time, to enhancing scientific research, building medical imaging and more, Data H helps companies transform accumulated and dispersed

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00:29:00

S3 EP1: A Spoonful of Stardust Helps Medicine Go...Up

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2022/04/12

In this exciting episode we got a clinician's perspective on the cutting research in Space Medicine! Dr. Michael Gallagher is the President and CEO of Association of Spaceflight Professionals Inc., an organization developing early-stage human-in-the-loop space experiments and technologies. He previously practiced family and dive medicine at the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt, British Columbia.He now practices Medicine in British Columbia and sometimes works with patients in rural communities in

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00:16:10

S2 EP6: 'Spaced' Out with Sach Grewal

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2021/12/21

Human settlement in Space is no doubt an active area of research in the modern Space age. Settling in Space of course comes with several nuanced challenges that need cross-functional creative solutions. One area that is incredibly fascinating to explore is the design and architecture of those spaces. Today we've got on our podcast Sach Grewal, who is currently pursuing his Master of Architecture degree from Carleton University. As a budding architect, his interest lies in integrating creative design

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00:24:10

S2 EP5: 'Launch' into Space with Adam Trumpour

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2021/09/25

In this episode, we chat with Adam Trumpour, a rocket and gas turbine propulsion professional and founder and president of Launch Canada, an organization founded to support and advance grassroots experimental rocketry in Canada. We talk about his motivation to start a student rocket competition series and plan for the year! If interested in Launch Canada, you can contact him at adam@launchcanada.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/space-eh/message

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00:17:45

S2 EP4: A little bit of 'Stardust' for Canada

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2021/07/19

In this episode we got to interview the CEO and CTO of Stardust Technologies, Jason Michaud and Jawad El Houssine. Stardust is forging innovative technologies through applied science in collaboration with international space agencies, heavy industry and the medical community. Serving humanity through scientific and technological advances, Stardust’s haptic feedback solutions are making fiction a reality! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/space-eh/message

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00:22:39

S2 EP3: Reaching for the Stars with the Winners of...

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2021/05/31

We sat down with the winners of the Shad Canada 2020 Design Challenge! The program devised a novel challenge for their 2020 cohort: to design a research project, completely virtually in the era of COVID-19, for suborbital flight that leverages space and microgravity in a meaningful and creative way with impacts for science and humanity. A judging panel of Shad representatives and industry experts evaluated 62 final projects based on their impact, scientific merit, technical feasibility and project

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00:16:36

S2 EP2: Empowering Communities Through Space with Dr....

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2021/04/07

Dr. Ferguson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba and holds the NSERC / Magellan Aerospace Industrial Research Chair in Satellite Engineering. His work aims to improve the reliability and accessibility of space technology through research into new satellite control and manufacturing technologies. We got to speak to him about CubeSats and how young people can get more involved in space. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:13:27

S2 EP1: Why Space is a Unifier with Dr. Ed Cloutis

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2021/03/11

We bring you an exciting conversation with Dr. Ed Cloutis! He has over 25 years of expertise in Earth and planetary remote sensing. His research focuses on developing new applications of remote sensing to exploring the surface of the Earth and planets in the solar system, both for geology and the search for extraterrestrial life. He is the founder and Director of the University of Winnipeg's Planetary Spectrophotometer Facility, a state-of-the-art lab dedicated to advancing planetary

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00:16:39

S1 EP10: Mars, Eh? with NASA JPL Systems Engineer Dr....

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2021/01/20

What do 'Perseverance', 'Curiosity' and 'InSight' all have in common? Dr. Farah Alibay of course! She has either witnessed (as a NASA intern) or been a key component of launching many rovers to Mars to help us answer many questions about the Red Planet such as: what does the deep interior look like? was there ever life on Mars? Tune in hear about her journey, her take on STEM education for girls, and her awesome job at NASA JPL. Fun fact: she even dyed her hair red once to celebrate landing on

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00:15:35

S1 EP9: Create Your Own 'Space' with Mariam & Zaid

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2020/11/27

Mariam Naseem is a space consultant (talk about a cool job!) at Euroconsult and Zaid Rana is Junior Program Scientist at the Canadian Space Agency. What unites them is a passion for space and engaging young people in Canada. They both serve as the National Point of Contact for the United Nations Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC). Join us for our first ever joint-interview with this dynamic duo! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/space-eh/message

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00:15:35

S1 EP8: Putting a Maple Leaf on Mars with Zac Trolley

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2020/11/13

What is Lunar Ice Mining and what's on a Canadian $5 bill? We answer these interesting questions and more in our conversation with Zac Trolley. Zac is an engineer who spent 2 weeks in Utah at a Mars simulation site and hopes to go Mars one day. For now, he's setting up a Lunar Water Supply company and hopes that Canada can dream bigger to achieve even bigger heights! Learn more about his work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-trolley/, MDRS Mission pagehttp://mdrs.marssociety.org/crew-188/, The

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00:21:37

S1 EP7: Prepare for Your Passion with Tahir Merali

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2020/10/14

Preparation is key for an astronaut, but for us folks here on Earth, we can prepare everyday to discover our passions and live out our dreams. Mr. Merali is the Chief Operating Officer of 4pi Lab Inc. a Calgary-based space company and founder of the non-profit Zenith Canada, a national merit based career development mentorship program designed to connect the Canadian aerospace industry workforce. In 2018, he was recognized globally as a Top 35 Under 35 of the space industry, selected by a panel of

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00:16:50

S1 EP6: Naming a Star and an Exoplanet with Mme Green

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2020/09/16

Madame Amanda Green is a teacher in Alberta and loves to share her excitement for science with her students, colleagues and other professionals. Amanda was a co-recipient of the 2018 ATA Science Council Outstanding Science Teacher Award too! She also got the opportunity to name an exoplanet and a star! Dive into this exciting conversation with us. Links mentioned in the

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00:21:19

S1 EP5: Diversify Yo' Sky with Dr. Parshati Patel

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2020/09/01

Dr. Parshati Patel is an astrophysicist, STEM educator and researcher, podcaster, and science communicator. We spoke to her about the need for diversity in space, what skills young people need in the new space era, and in the fun question section we asked about her favorite yummy snacks since she's a self-proclaimed foodie! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/space-eh/message

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00:10:29

BONUS: Astronomical Returns with Hans Uy!

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2020/08/25

While this podcast is about Canadians in Space, we also love highlighting the narratives of young people working the space industry who inspire us. This week we bring you a bonus episode featuring Hans Uy, a Space Banker. He's a financial analyst at SpaceX by trade but space geek by passion. On this episode we chat about his blog (Astronomical Returns), combining your passion with your skills, and representation in the space industry! --- Send in a voice message:

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