Space Issue

What do Canada’s astronauts think of the Mars One program?

One astronaut believes it’s a ‘fraud’. To another, it’s ‘unethical.’ Does Mars One make sense?

What’s it really like in space? Canada’s astronauts tell all

Seven Canadians who have been in space tell us all about the experience

The Maclean’s Quiz: How well do you know space?

We go where no Maclean’s Quiz has gone before—to space. But based on the Maclean’s Genius Peter Dyakowski’s score, he’s already been there.

13 great Canadian space ideas

From satellite repair to cameras that work on Mars, Canadian companies have their eyes on the heavens

Are moustaches must-haves for spacemen?

Despite Chris Hadfield’s iconic one, maybe not. We did a statistical analysis of all the moustaches in space and identify the best one of all

The Moon landing was a giant leap. The next leap is staying there.

From 2015: We know we can get there. Next step: live there. And after that? The cosmic equivalent of Everest base camp. How we plan on colonizing the Moon

Question and Astronaut: Jeremy Hansen

Jeremy Hansen on parenting from space and why Mars is a ‘crappy planet’, part of our series in conversation with Canadian astronauts

Question and Astronaut: Steven MacLean

Steven MacLean on the violence of the universe, part of our series in conversation with Canadian astronauts

Question and Astronaut: David Saint-Jacques

David Saint-Jacques on applying to be an astronaut, part of our series in conversation with Canadian astronauts

Photo essay: From Doves above, images of our stunning Earth below

Planet Labs launched 28 Dove satellites from the ISS and scanned the planet. Their mission? Scan the Earth every day to change it for the better.

Question and Astronaut: Bjarni Tryggvason

Bjarni Tryggvason on global warming, part of our series in conversation with Canadian astronauts

Question and Astronaut: Dafydd ‘Dave’ Williams

Dafydd ‘Dave’ Williams on new post-space perspectives, part of our series in conversation with Canadian astronauts