In December 2020, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and NASA signed the Gateway Treaty, a historic agreement that confirms Canada’s participation in the next major international collaboration in space exploration.
- Under the Treaty, a Canadian will be part of the Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. This mission is planned to launch in 2023.
- Under this treaty, Canada will contribute a new robotic arm to help with the construction of the Lunar Gateway, which will orbit the moon and allow for exploration of the lunar surface and assist future missions to Mars.
