Western Space
@westernuspace.bsky.social
Western University's Institute for Earth and Space Exploration
Interdisciplinary Research, Innovation and Training for 21st Century Explorers!
https://space.uwo.ca
Interdisciplinary Research, Innovation and Training for 21st Century Explorers!
https://space.uwo.ca
We are pleased to be represented at the Space Canada SpaceBound conference by @westernu.ca Sarah Gallagher & Matt Thompson!
They will be available to chat about ongoing interdisciplinary space research & partnership opportunities at Western.
Learn more: space-bound.ca
They will be available to chat about ongoing interdisciplinary space research & partnership opportunities at Western.
Learn more: space-bound.ca
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We are pleased to be represented at the Space Canada SpaceBound conference by @westernu.ca Sarah Gallagher & Matt Thompson!
They will be available to chat about ongoing interdisciplinary space research & partnership opportunities at Western.
Learn more: space-bound.ca
They will be available to chat about ongoing interdisciplinary space research & partnership opportunities at Western.
Learn more: space-bound.ca
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Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
Happy Halloween from Western Space! 🎃👻
Join us on a Halloween Haunt through our solar neighborhood, and see just a few of the spooky features that are hidden in our backyard.
You can learn more about each of the features above through their corresponding links below! 👇
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Join us on a Halloween Haunt through our solar neighborhood, and see just a few of the spooky features that are hidden in our backyard.
You can learn more about each of the features above through their corresponding links below! 👇
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October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Halloween from Western Space! 🎃👻
Join us on a Halloween Haunt through our solar neighborhood, and see just a few of the spooky features that are hidden in our backyard.
You can learn more about each of the features above through their corresponding links below! 👇
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Join us on a Halloween Haunt through our solar neighborhood, and see just a few of the spooky features that are hidden in our backyard.
You can learn more about each of the features above through their corresponding links below! 👇
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We are excited to see @westernu.ca Physics and Astro professor and Western Space faculty member Pauline Barmby speak next week on mega constellations - check out her talk details below!
The Rotman Fall Lecture Series continues! Join us Nov 6, 7–8:30 PM at Cronyn Observatory for a panel on “Mega Satellite Constellations” with Dr. Pauline Barmby & team. Explore ethics, science & policy of space tech. Don’t miss it!
Full details: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/connec...
Full details: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/connec...
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We are excited to see @westernu.ca Physics and Astro professor and Western Space faculty member Pauline Barmby speak next week on mega constellations - check out her talk details below!
Day 5 #SLW Highlight: Global Meteor Network (GMN) Outreach Program ☄️
The GMN, an international meteor-observing initiative, has an outreach program designed to engage youth across the STEAM fields by providing hands-on experience learning about meteor science!
Learn more below⬇️
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The GMN, an international meteor-observing initiative, has an outreach program designed to engage youth across the STEAM fields by providing hands-on experience learning about meteor science!
Learn more below⬇️
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October 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Day 5 #SLW Highlight: Global Meteor Network (GMN) Outreach Program ☄️
The GMN, an international meteor-observing initiative, has an outreach program designed to engage youth across the STEAM fields by providing hands-on experience learning about meteor science!
Learn more below⬇️
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The GMN, an international meteor-observing initiative, has an outreach program designed to engage youth across the STEAM fields by providing hands-on experience learning about meteor science!
Learn more below⬇️
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Day 4 of #SLW: @westernu.ca Engineering prof Ana Luisa Trejos recently spoke on the CBC Quirks & Quarks 50th anniversary show!
Hosted at the @perimeterinstitute.ca, she discussed the future of science + insights on advancements in automation + robotics.
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w63q...
Hosted at the @perimeterinstitute.ca, she discussed the future of science + insights on advancements in automation + robotics.
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w63q...
October 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Day 4 of #SLW: @westernu.ca Engineering prof Ana Luisa Trejos recently spoke on the CBC Quirks & Quarks 50th anniversary show!
Hosted at the @perimeterinstitute.ca, she discussed the future of science + insights on advancements in automation + robotics.
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w63q...
Hosted at the @perimeterinstitute.ca, she discussed the future of science + insights on advancements in automation + robotics.
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w63q...
Day 3 of #ScienceLiteracyWeek: Misinformation tactics📚
A big component of science literacy is to be able to navigate the information we encounter - and ensure we are able to tell true from false!
Learn more about identifying misinformation here: tinyurl.com/bdaprz4p
A big component of science literacy is to be able to navigate the information we encounter - and ensure we are able to tell true from false!
Learn more about identifying misinformation here: tinyurl.com/bdaprz4p
October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Day 3 of #ScienceLiteracyWeek: Misinformation tactics📚
A big component of science literacy is to be able to navigate the information we encounter - and ensure we are able to tell true from false!
Learn more about identifying misinformation here: tinyurl.com/bdaprz4p
A big component of science literacy is to be able to navigate the information we encounter - and ensure we are able to tell true from false!
Learn more about identifying misinformation here: tinyurl.com/bdaprz4p
Welcome to Science Literacy Week 2025! 🚀🪐
Championed by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) the goal of #ScienceLiteracyWeek is to celebrate Canadian science, inspire curiosity, and support STEM-related public engagement initiatives.
Learn more: www.scienceliteracy.ca/about/
Championed by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) the goal of #ScienceLiteracyWeek is to celebrate Canadian science, inspire curiosity, and support STEM-related public engagement initiatives.
Learn more: www.scienceliteracy.ca/about/
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Welcome to Science Literacy Week 2025! 🚀🪐
Championed by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) the goal of #ScienceLiteracyWeek is to celebrate Canadian science, inspire curiosity, and support STEM-related public engagement initiatives.
Learn more: www.scienceliteracy.ca/about/
Championed by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) the goal of #ScienceLiteracyWeek is to celebrate Canadian science, inspire curiosity, and support STEM-related public engagement initiatives.
Learn more: www.scienceliteracy.ca/about/
We welcomed @westernu.ca alumni + the public at the #WesternHoco tours on September 27th!
Researchers from Western Space and @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social gave a great overview of the space and philosophy research happening at Western.
Thanks to @westernuAlumni for organizing the event!
Researchers from Western Space and @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social gave a great overview of the space and philosophy research happening at Western.
Thanks to @westernuAlumni for organizing the event!
October 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We welcomed @westernu.ca alumni + the public at the #WesternHoco tours on September 27th!
Researchers from Western Space and @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social gave a great overview of the space and philosophy research happening at Western.
Thanks to @westernuAlumni for organizing the event!
Researchers from Western Space and @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social gave a great overview of the space and philosophy research happening at Western.
Thanks to @westernuAlumni for organizing the event!
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It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU
Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...
Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...
September 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU
Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...
Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...
In partnership with the @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social, the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration will be participating in Western's annual Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, September 27th!
Register by September 23rd here: www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calenda...
Register by September 23rd here: www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calenda...
September 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In partnership with the @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social, the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration will be participating in Western's annual Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, September 27th!
Register by September 23rd here: www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calenda...
Register by September 23rd here: www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calenda...
An international team of nearly 100 researchers, including @westernu.ca adjunct professor Auriane Egal + professor Denis Vida published the first-ever comprehensive study of an asteroid's journey from space down to impact on earth. ☄️
Read the full story here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/plan...
Read the full story here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/plan...
September 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
An international team of nearly 100 researchers, including @westernu.ca adjunct professor Auriane Egal + professor Denis Vida published the first-ever comprehensive study of an asteroid's journey from space down to impact on earth. ☄️
Read the full story here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/plan...
Read the full story here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/plan...
Are you attending EPSC - DPS Joint Meeting in Finland next week? Come visit Western Space at Booth #14!
Learn more about the conference here: epsc-dps2025.eu
#WesternU #WesternuSpace #ESPCDPS2025 #finland #spacesciences
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social @aas.org
Learn more about the conference here: epsc-dps2025.eu
#WesternU #WesternuSpace #ESPCDPS2025 #finland #spacesciences
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social @aas.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Are you attending EPSC - DPS Joint Meeting in Finland next week? Come visit Western Space at Booth #14!
Learn more about the conference here: epsc-dps2025.eu
#WesternU #WesternuSpace #ESPCDPS2025 #finland #spacesciences
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social @aas.org
Learn more about the conference here: epsc-dps2025.eu
#WesternU #WesternuSpace #ESPCDPS2025 #finland #spacesciences
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social @aas.org
Welcome back Western Space!
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
September 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Welcome back Western Space!
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
An international team including @westernu.ca profs Jan Cami and Els Peeters discovered new molecules in images of the Butterfly Nebula collected by #JWST!
Learn more here:
news.westernu.ca/2025/08/webb...
Learn more here:
news.westernu.ca/2025/08/webb...
August 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
An international team including @westernu.ca profs Jan Cami and Els Peeters discovered new molecules in images of the Butterfly Nebula collected by #JWST!
Learn more here:
news.westernu.ca/2025/08/webb...
Learn more here:
news.westernu.ca/2025/08/webb...
Congratulations to recent @westernu.ca PhD geology graduate James Burley on the official naming of the Martian crater Tokmok! 🛰️
Learn more about this research here: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPIC...
Learn more about Tokmok crater here: planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/16402
Learn more about this research here: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPIC...
Learn more about Tokmok crater here: planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/16402
August 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Congratulations to recent @westernu.ca PhD geology graduate James Burley on the official naming of the Martian crater Tokmok! 🛰️
Learn more about this research here: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPIC...
Learn more about Tokmok crater here: planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/16402
Learn more about this research here: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPIC...
Learn more about Tokmok crater here: planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/16402
Western Space is attending the Europlanet Science Congress - Division for Planetary Sciences joint annual meeting from Sept. 7-12th in Helsinki, Finland!
Visit booth #14 to learn about our researchers, projects & opportunities for collaboration.
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social
@westernu.ca
Visit booth #14 to learn about our researchers, projects & opportunities for collaboration.
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social
@westernu.ca
August 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Western Space is attending the Europlanet Science Congress - Division for Planetary Sciences joint annual meeting from Sept. 7-12th in Helsinki, Finland!
Visit booth #14 to learn about our researchers, projects & opportunities for collaboration.
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social
@westernu.ca
Visit booth #14 to learn about our researchers, projects & opportunities for collaboration.
@europlanetmedia.bsky.social
@westernu.ca
@westernu.ca Global Meteor Network researchers are using cameras to tackle aviation-induced climate change in real-time caused by condensation trails, or contrails for short. ✈️
Learn more here: www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
Learn more here: www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
August 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
@westernu.ca Global Meteor Network researchers are using cameras to tackle aviation-induced climate change in real-time caused by condensation trails, or contrails for short. ✈️
Learn more here: www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
Learn more here: www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
How can you study impact craters like an astronaut? It's easier than you may think. Planetary science prof @planetneish.bsky.social + her grad students recently conducted analogue studies at Meteor Crater to assess the feasibility of in-situ tools that will be used by astronauts.
Learn more below:
Learn more below:
August 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
How can you study impact craters like an astronaut? It's easier than you may think. Planetary science prof @planetneish.bsky.social + her grad students recently conducted analogue studies at Meteor Crater to assess the feasibility of in-situ tools that will be used by astronauts.
Learn more below:
Learn more below:
The asteroid 2024 YR4, studied by scientists for its likelihood of impacting earth in 2032, is now predicted to have a greater chance of hitting the Moon.
@westernu.ca prof Paul Wiegert spoke to CNN about the significance of this once in a 5,000 year event.
Learn more below:
@westernu.ca prof Paul Wiegert spoke to CNN about the significance of this once in a 5,000 year event.
Learn more below:
August 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The asteroid 2024 YR4, studied by scientists for its likelihood of impacting earth in 2032, is now predicted to have a greater chance of hitting the Moon.
@westernu.ca prof Paul Wiegert spoke to CNN about the significance of this once in a 5,000 year event.
Learn more below:
@westernu.ca prof Paul Wiegert spoke to CNN about the significance of this once in a 5,000 year event.
Learn more below:
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📢 #WesternU instructors,
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Did you know that you can give students free & easy access to your Course Readings? Our service is one way you can help alleviate rising costs & provide more equitable access to higher education.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📢 #WesternU instructors,
Did you know that you can give students free & easy access to your Course Readings? Our service is one way you can help alleviate rising costs & provide more equitable access to higher education.
Find out more 👇
lib.uwo.ca/coursereadin...
Did you know that you can give students free & easy access to your Course Readings? Our service is one way you can help alleviate rising costs & provide more equitable access to higher education.
Find out more 👇
lib.uwo.ca/coursereadin...
Sarah Gallagher, director of Western Space took @spaceqmedia.bsky.social through mission control's diverse functionality and discussed current and future plans for the facility.
Read the full article below: spaceq.ca/mission-cont...
Read the full article below: spaceq.ca/mission-cont...
July 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Sarah Gallagher, director of Western Space took @spaceqmedia.bsky.social through mission control's diverse functionality and discussed current and future plans for the facility.
Read the full article below: spaceq.ca/mission-cont...
Read the full article below: spaceq.ca/mission-cont...
The Perseid Meteor Shower is getting started tonight! While it peaks in mid-August, it is one of the best meteor showers all year ☄️
The meteors are visible streaking from the Perseus Constellation region of the sky, and originate from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet.
The meteors are visible streaking from the Perseus Constellation region of the sky, and originate from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet.
July 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Perseid Meteor Shower is getting started tonight! While it peaks in mid-August, it is one of the best meteor showers all year ☄️
The meteors are visible streaking from the Perseus Constellation region of the sky, and originate from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet.
The meteors are visible streaking from the Perseus Constellation region of the sky, and originate from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet.
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I am so happy and proud of my PhD student Ananya Srivastava who has been awarded an uber prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 😀🎉
@westernu.ca @westernuspace.bsky.social
news.westernu.ca/2025/07/vani...
@westernu.ca @westernuspace.bsky.social
news.westernu.ca/2025/07/vani...
Western celebrates 5 Vanier Scholars, 2 Banting Fellows - Western News
Western is celebrating its five newest Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipients, two new Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients and their research.
news.westernu.ca
July 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I am so happy and proud of my PhD student Ananya Srivastava who has been awarded an uber prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 😀🎉
@westernu.ca @westernuspace.bsky.social
news.westernu.ca/2025/07/vani...
@westernu.ca @westernuspace.bsky.social
news.westernu.ca/2025/07/vani...
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Super excited for my #PhD student Simona Ruso who is defending her thesis today on the characterization of subglacial channels on Earth & Mars 😀
@westernuspace.bsky.social @westernu.ca
@westernuspace.bsky.social @westernu.ca
July 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Super excited for my #PhD student Simona Ruso who is defending her thesis today on the characterization of subglacial channels on Earth & Mars 😀
@westernuspace.bsky.social @westernu.ca
@westernuspace.bsky.social @westernu.ca