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Dive a little deeper into all things space!
Here, we share the latest news on space exploration, highlight groundbreaking missions, and dive into the science that fuels our curiosity about the cosmos. You’ll also find behind-the-scenes stories from the Space Centre, sneak peeks of upcoming events, and features that celebrate the people, technology, and ideas that make space exploration possible. Whether you’re a lifelong space enthusiast, a student with big questions, or simply curious about the universe around us, our blog is designed to spark wonder, inspire discovery, and bring the excitement of space closer to home.
James Webb - The Early Universe
James Web Space Telescope - The Early UniverseHi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the […]
Over 40 Years at the Space Centre
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: OVER 40 YEARS AT THE SPACE CENTREIf you’ve ever visited the HR MacMillan […]
Humans in Space
Humans in Space Hi, I’m Marley the astronomer here at the Space Centre. This month […]
Celebrating 55 Years
Celebrating 55 Years of Bringing Impactful Space Science to British Columbia and BeyondAs a not-for-profit […]
Sounds in Space
The one thing that people always mention to me as being scary is the sound […]
Fall Equinox 2023
Find out when the fall equinox 2023 is, what it means, and how it’s related […]
Stellar Lifecycles
Being an infrared telescope, the James Webb is able to see through clouds of dust […]
The Perseids Meteor Shower 2023
It’s an exciting time of year for stargazing and space enthusiasts as the annual Perseids […]
Celebrating Tanabata 2023
One of the best parts about being based in Vancouver is the opportunity to celebrate […]
The Solar Cycle
Our Sun goes through periods of activity on a roughly 11 year cycle from solar […]