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September 9, 2019 | Local, Aerospace

Canadian Space Agency Adds New Events for its Deep-space Healthcare Initiative

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has added two new events to its fall calendar for its Deep-space Healthcare Initiative; a National Space Health Forum and a NanoRacks Industry Day.

National Space Health Forum

The National Space Health Forum is scheduled for November 13 and 15 at CSA headquarters.

The event is described as follows;

  • Envision the expanse of healthcare innovation to support human deep-space exploration.
  • Get ready to become involved in shaping Canada's future in deep-space healthcare.
  • Catalyze the growth of your network.

NanoRacks Industry Day

The NanoRacks Industry Day is scheduled for November 15, also at CSA headquarters.

The event is described as follows;

“The participants will meet Nanoracks, who will present their current product platform and future plans, and will be seeking to secure partnerships with Canadian space & health stakeholders. Registration details will be sent out shortly.”

More information on these events and the CSA's Deep-space Healthcare Initiative is available here: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/events/2019/deep-space-healthcare.asp

Learn more about Canada's space health and innovation plans.

http://spaceq.ca/canadian-space-agency-adds-new-events-for-its-deep-space-healthcare-initiative/

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