A Visit From Space with Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen
The City of Waterloo Museum is thrilled to announce a visit from Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen on July 23, 2022. Hansen’s visit coincides with the museum’s current exhibition Health in Space: Daring to Explore. The day will also include a STEAM in Space vendor fair with hands-on activities, crafts and information related to life in space. You will not want to miss hearing Jeremy speak about his career and space exploration, beginning at 2:00 p.m. inside the Sun Life Financial Arena with Mayor Dave Jaworsky. Free admission to the whole event and talks.
Where: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo, ON, N2L 0B4
When: July 23, 2022. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Special talk to be given by Jeremy Hansen at 2:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Main Stage Presenters
There will be various presenters throughout the day on the Sun Life Arena Floor. Presentations will be ongoing between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Our featured speakers will be:
| 11:15 AM Welcome Address |
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From the City of Waterloo Museum! |
| NOON Indus Space |
Curious how space vehicles dock onto the International Space Station? Join us for a short activity that simulates how astronauts communicate to both Earth and the ISS. Hint: It takes a lot of teamwork, concentration and some physical stamina. Are you ready for this challenge? Indus Space serves to educate and interest youth in STEM focused programs and careers to build the next generation of Canadian STEM leaders. Their high-quality and innovative programming will be great for the whole family to dive into exploring space. |
| 12:30 PM Indigenous Perspectives with Frank Dempsey |
 Frank is a member of Dokis First Nation, he is also a retired meteorologist with a Master's in Astronomy, a member of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Toronto Centre, The Durham Region Astronomical Association, and North York Astronomical Association. Frank will present an overview of the Indigenous perspectives and worldviews of the sky and our place within them. He will then look at some well-known star groups and constellations with some skylore and stories from various Indigenous groups across Turtle Island, showing how the constellations reflect local geography and regional differences in lifestyles of Indigenous peoples. |
| 1:30 PM The Research Institute for Aging with Dr. Richard Hughson |
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| 2:00 PM Canadian Astronaut Jeremey Hansen Talk and Q&A |
 Jeremy was selected to join the Canadian astronaut corps in May of 2009. He brought to the corps a Master’s of Science with research focusing on Wide Field of View Satellite Tracking and years of experience with the Canadian Armed Forces as a fighter pilot. Hansen was part of the 20th National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut class along with Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques. Colonel Hansen completed his basic training in 2011, and since then has participated in many training programs such as the European Space Agency's CAVES program, during which he lived underground for six days. He was also a crew member for NEEMO 19, where he lived and worked on the ocean floor in the Aquarius habitat off Key Largo, Florida, for seven days simulating deep space exploration. While waiting for a flight assignment, Colonel Hansen represents Canadian Space Agency at NASA, and works at the Mission Control Center as Capcom — the voice between the ground and the ISS. |
| 3:15 PM Dave's Armoury |
 Dave's Armoury creates videos that focus on industrial robotic arms. They mix technologies to accomplish unique applications to expose new users and inspire experienced technical viewers. Dave has spent his entire career in the robotics industry doing everything from wiring and calibration, up through software, and now he's doing R&D robotics. Join Dave for his presentation where he will talk about the recent explosion in robotics, what the future might look like, and how everyone can get invovled! |
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| Stay tuned as we release more information on our exciting presenters! |
Dr. Richard Hughson and the Research Institute for Aging will be join us to explore Health in Space. Dr. Hughson, who is featured in our current exhibition, works to understand how the body ages in space. So be sure to chat with him and his team about what might just happen if you plan a trip to space!Exhibitors
Exhibitors will be providing interactive, all ages programing between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Check out who will be joining us:
| Canadian Space Agency |
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Créée en 1989, l’Agence spatiale canadienne encourage l’exploitation et l’usage pacifiques de l’espace par l’exploration, l’innovation, l’observation et l’inspiration. L’Agence est chargée de faire progresser les connaissances sur l’espace grâce à la science et de faire profiter des découvertes aux Canadiens et à l’humanité tout entière. |
| Dave's Armoury |
 Dave's Armoury will be pulling out all the tech equipment to explore robotics in a distinctly Dave way! Visit Dave's team for interactive demonstration with Artificial Intelligence and 3D vision. Plus you stick around for a ride on the robot train. Want to check out Dave before the event? Check out Dave's Armoury on YouTube |
| Indus Space |
 Indus Space provides hands-on programs and products around space exploration themes for youth 18 and under. Join them today to explore more about health in space though short, hands-on activities. They will also be showcasing some of their unique space products for the space-enthusiast in your life. |
| InkSmith |
 InkSmith is a leading provider in education technology (3D printers, robotics, Laser cutter), STEAM curriculum, and space/STEAM programming. They will be hosting an interactive robotics activity, coding programs for robotics and demonstrating their 3D printers. |
| LAUNCH Waterloo |
 LAUNCH Waterloo believes STEAM programs should be as fun and engaging as sports such as hockey, dance and soccer. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) learning should surround children with supportive community of coaches and cheering parents. They will bring competitive fun through exploring space travel. Find out what makes it all possible with their hands-on activities. |
| Laurier Faculty of Education Mission on the Moon |
 Laurier Faculty of Education is a leader in technology based teacher education. Join them to explore science related activities focusing on the Canadian Space Agency and their unique program Mission on the Moon with local business InkSmith. They will be connecting with families to support the new Ontario Science Curriculum. |
| Let's Talk Science |
 Let's Talk Science is an award-winning organization which has provided evidence-based STEM programs for more than 25 years. They will bring some of their favourite STEM space-themed activities as well as sharing about their Tomatosphere program. This could be your chance to touch real space food! |
| Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics |
 Waterloo is home to the world-class Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. The Perimeter Institute will be sharing their work on black holes and the Event Horizon Telescope with families. |
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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada |
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Teledyne DALSA |
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University of Guelph, Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility | TomatosphereTM |
The University of Guelph's Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility is known for its work in controlled environment agriculture to grow food in harsh environments (e.g., Canada's North). Visit them to find out more about their work on supporting astronauts' food requirements for long-duration space missions. Throughout the day, they will provide demonstrations of the effects of atmospheric pressure using a simple scientific experiment for the whole family to enjoy. |
| University of Waterloo's Gustav Bakos Observatory and Grad Student's Research |
| The University of Waterloo will be showing up big with the Gustav Bakos Observatory Parabolic Mini Golf and Hockey Stick Telescope. Want to give them a try? They will also be joined by a variety of graduate students from the Physics and Astronomy department. These students will be sharing information on their research and programs at the university. |
Established in 1989, the Canadian Space Agency promotes the peaceful use and development of space through exploration, innovation, observation, and inspiration. The CSA is responsible for advancing the knowledge of space through science and using these discoveries for the benefit of Canadians and all of humanity.
The KW Astronomy Club will be bringing Solar Telescopes! That’s right they will be sharing special purposed telescopes that are used to observe and study the sun. So be sure to stop by their tent outside the Waterloo Rec Complex for your chance to see some sunspots. This might just be your chance to get a really good look at the brightest thing in the sky.
Teledyne DALSA was founded right here in Waterloo in 1980. For over 40 years, we have developed leading edge digital imaging solutions for a variety of markets from industrial to scientific, medical, geospatial, and of course aerospace. Along with our sister companies under the Teledyne umbrella, we are huge fans of space exploration and have supplied critical components and instruments for terrestrial and space-based astronomy, earth observation, solar science, and planetary exploration. You’ll find our work on the Canadarm, the Mars rovers, the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, and host of NASA and ESA satellites and observatories you may not have heard of. Our work stretches across the solar system, and our imaging technology helps scientists peer back to the dawn of the universe. Interested in finding out more? Visit us at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre on July 23.Transportation
There are numerous parking lots around UpTown Waterloo which can be used for parking. See the map for locations and walking distance to the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. Please note the parking lots around the Complex will be one-way traffic. The entrance will be on the eastern side by the Barrel Yards rental community with the exit on the western side by the Pavilion and Luther Village.
We also encourage you to take public transportation or other methods of transportation!
| Bus stations near Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex |
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Westmount/Father David Bauer (6 minute walk) Erb/Wells (7 minute walk) Westmount/Erb (12 minute walk) |
| ION stations near Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex |
| Waterloo Public Square Station (11 minute walk) |
| Bus lines to Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex |
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Line 5 (The Boardwalk Station) Line 12 (Westmount/Ottawa) Line 202 (Conestoga Station) |