Institute for Earth and Space Exploration

Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (formerly known as Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration) - Interdisciplinary Research, Innovation and Training

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

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Thanks for staying connected! 🚀

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Thank you to all who attended the Research & Media Relations Workshop!

Co-hosted with the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, it brought together academics active in science communication + media relations experts to discuss experiences + tips for engaging with the media.

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Don't forget to tune in to the Research & Media Workshop tomorrow at Weldon Library!

Come hear from experts on what academics should know before engaging with journalists, practical do’s + don’ts, + common challenges + misconceptions.

https://t.co/r1E6GyYfoX

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Meet our speakers for the Research & Media Workshop!

This workshop focuses on strengthening academics’ engagement with media + journalists, + brings together scholars + experts from #WesternU Media Relations team to discuss expertise as they relate to engaging with the media.

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Join us for a Research & Media Workshop! Co-hosted with the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, it will focus on strengthening academics’ engagement with media + journalists.

When: March 4th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Where: D.B. Weldon Library, Scholar's Square

🔗 https://t.co/r1E6GyYfoX

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Our next #CountdowntoArtemisII expert: @WesternUSpace Research Officer, Eric Pilles!

Eric is project manager of an asteroid-eating bacteria project with an int'l team of researchers including @westernuEng Joshua Pearce + @ROMtoronto Ian Niklin. 🚀

🔗https://t.co/RmBRLqaRyY

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Remember to apply for Western Space's 2026 Undergraduate Summer Internships by Saturday, February 15th, 2026! You can apply for more than one project.

Learn more about each of the projects and how to apply here: https://t.co/SY6FSW9LD4 🚀

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

We are pleased to support the @ESA_TGO + @ExoMars_CaSSIS mission ops in the new Mission Control Facility! This team of #westernu researchers, #westernu Earth Sci students + @USherbrooke students is planning images of #Mars using cameras aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Meet our #ArtemisII Launch Party Speakers: @ParshatiPatel, Operations & Project Manager, @ObrutaSpace + Jack Hostrawser, Planetary Science PhD Student, #WesternU!

See you at 7:00 p.m. on Feb 6th at @forkedriverbrew for an out-of-this-world event!

🔗https://t.co/CD3M713v4y

[Gordon Oz Osinski @drcrater]

A nice piece by @CBC London about @Astro_Jeremy's upcoming mission to the Moon! I was happy to share my thoughts #ldnont #ArtemisII @ToTheMoon @westernuEarth @westernuSpace @TVDSB

https://t.co/MkhQRP5dLx

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Applications for Western Space's 2026 Undergraduate Summer Internships are now open! We are accepting applications until February 15th, and you can apply for more than one project 🚀

Learn more about each of the projects and how to apply here: https://t.co/SY6FSW9dNw

@WesternU

[Livio L. Tornabene @rocdocmars]

We kicked off @ESA_TGO @ExoMars_CaSSIS mission ops (training & planning) this week from @westernuSpace’s Mission Control facility on the 7th floor of WIRB with a small team of @westernuEarth & @USherbrooke students. Check them out using the new facility to plan images of #Mars

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Learn more about Jack and planetary geology training for future space missions here: https://t.co/V8xLZhV1SO

#TeamHansen #ToTheMoon
@WesternU @NASAArtemis @Astro_Jeremy @drcrater

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[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Our next #CountdowntoArtemisII expert: #WesternU planetary geo PhD. Candidate, Jack Hostrawser!

His research on impact cratering, remote field training, and his work with astronauts provides unique insight into what the #ArtemisII crew will see on their historic journey.

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[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

#ToTheMoon!

[TIME @TIME]

TIME’s new cover: Artemis II is poised for the first lunar mission since 1972 https://t.co/FVr569aQR3

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

We are ready for the #ArtemisII launch!🚀

Western Space has partnered with the @forkedriverbrew for a special #ArtemisII launch party. Join us on Feb 6th and watch humanity’s first return to the Moon in over 50 years!

No RSVP required; see details below!
#TeamHansen #ToTheMoon

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster, and the loss of all seven crew on board. @SPACEdotcom revisits this tragedy and the lessons learned for modern times with far more frequent launches.

Read the article: https://t.co/H6jYjXKMBI

@WesternU

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

#WesternU ingenuity is going to the Moon.

Led by @westernuEng prof Jayshri Sabarinathan, a team of researchers + industry partners were selected by @csa_asc to develop a compact dual-camera imager to investigate the resources + properties of the Moon.

🔗https://t.co/oCvfZWSkqn

[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Learn more about Lunar Gateway 🚀 https://t.co/Vt0gDDCohR

Learn more about Mary 🌖https://t.co/bo5MiVyuMb

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[Institute for Earth and Space Exploration @westernuSpace]

Meet our next #CountdowntoArtemisII Expert: Mary Preville, Associate Consultant with @CfnConsultants & former Vice President of @csa_asc.

Mary was a key negotiator in securing Canada's spot on the Artemis II mission - set to launch in less than three weeks🚀

Learn more ⬇️

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