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May-June 2006 
Iceberg watching near St. John's. Photo ? Stephen E. Bruneau Locate icebergs from space, then go to sea!

The new IcebergFinder.com interactive website uses images from RADARSAT-1, Canada's premier Earth observation satellite, to detect and track icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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The astronaut is fixed to the end of Canadarm2 Dr. Allan Carswell was presented with the prestigious John H. Chapman Award of Excellence. RADARSAT-2 Events of interest
Canadarm2: Five years of sucess! John H. Chapman Award of Excellence 2006 Final preparations for RADARSAT-2 well underway Events of interest in April and May

Canadarm2 was launched five years ago in April 2001 and has become a powerful tool on the International Space Station.

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Dr. Allan Carswell was presented with the John H. Chapman Award of Excellence.

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RADARSAT-2 will contribute valuable new information on the Earth's resources and the environment, especially in the fields of mapping and monitoring.

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24 Hours of Science at the Canadian Space Agency
During the 24 Hours of Science event, the Canadian Space Agency opened its doors to the public.
Astro 2006 Summary
CASI (Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute) and the Canadian Space Agency hosted the Astro 2006 conference in Montréal, April 25 to 27, 2006.

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Updated: 2006/05/31 Important Notices