Longueuil, Quebec: The Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Junior Astronauts campaign is in full swing, it said.
Introduced for the 2019–2020 school year, the campaign allows young Canadians in grades 6 to 9 to put their knowledge and skills to the test – and to discover what it takes to become an astronaut.
Over 700 teachers, educators and youth organization leaders across Canada have already signed up, said CSA.
Thirty-eight activities designed for schools and youth organizations are featured on the CSA website, in the Junior Astronauts portal.
Participating schools and youth organizations will have the opportunity to win a visit from an astronaut or a space expert in spring 2020 (visits will take place in each province and territory).
The campaign will culminate in summer 2020. Junior Astronauts from across Canada will have a chance to take part in a space training camp with astronauts, scientists and engineers at the CSA.