Students from Concordia University and the University of Alberta are working to send rockets and satellites into space. At Concordia, students have spent seven years working on a liquid-fueled rocket, which they will soon send into space. The mission is a collaborative effort between the students and the Cree Nation of Mistissini. Global News reports that 700 students have contributed to the project, building many parts in Concordia’s makerspace. If the launch is successful, it will be the first space launch from Canada in more than 25 years, and the first led by students. At UAlberta, students are working on the XALTA 3 earth observation satellite. This satellite will monitor climate change using a student-built imager. It will relay information about ice and snow in Canada’s north and vegetation in wildfire and post-burn areas.
