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Maligne Range, Jasper · $45
More than 750 people have travelled to space, yet menstruation has never been quantitatively studied in microgravity. Manju Bangalore shares the story behind Operation Period-01, the first dedicated research mission to study menstruation in space, planned for a 2027 suborbital flight with Virgin Gal
Jasper Inn & Suites by INNHotels, Jasper
Settle in, slow down and journey through sound with Jenna McGrath of Jasper Wellness. Inspired by the rhythms and mysteries of the solar system, this immersive sound bath uses soothing tones and vibrations to create space for rest, reflection and connection beneath Jasper’s dark skies.
Su Casa Mexican Lounge, Jasper
Explore STEVE through two connected stories of student innovation and citizen science. First, go behind the scenes of FrontierSat with Dr. Jonathan Burchill and discover how University of Calgary students designed and launched Calgary’s first student-built satellite, a loaf-sized CubeSat created to
Otto's Cache Provisions + Café, Jasper
Join Stéphane Picard for a presentation exploring the power of perspective, from the historic Earthrise image to the upcoming Artemis II mission. This session invites audiences to reflect on space exploration, the Moon’s far side, and how seeing Earth from a distance can change the way we understa
Maligne Range, Jasper · $45
Join Dr. Emma Cain-Louden for an exploration of why darkness is more than just the absence of light. Presented by Slooh, Why The Dark Matters looks at the importance of protecting our night skies, from our ability to see the stars to the impact of artificial light on wildlife, ecosystems and our con
Otto's Cache Provisions + Café, Jasper
The night sky is the one thing every culture on Earth has always shared — and yet access to it is no longer equal. Slooh founder Michael Paolucci shares what he's learned across years of building remote observatories in remote corners of the world, and what happened when he opened them to everyone.
Forest Park Hotel, Jasper · $20
We’re all still bathed in ‘Moon Glow’, still marveling at how fabulous the Artemis 2 crew was (and still is); stunned by the ascendance of SpaceX, dreaming of giant colonies on the Moon. But what are we missing? Or, refusing to acknowledge? Find out at After Artemis, a musical, scientific and someti
Papa George's Restaurant, Jasper · $35
Our neighboring planet, Mars, offers a stark contrast to Earth. While Earth has remained habitable and indeed inhabited for nearly all of its 4.5 billion year history, Mars apparently transitioned to a desert planet early in its history. In this presentation, Dr. Benjamin Tutolo will discuss how ou
Maligne Range, Jasper · $40
Join science communicator Dan Riskin and journalist Niki Wilson for a lively conversation about how complex ideas become stories people actually want to hear. Together, they explore curiosity, credibility and the role popular science plays in helping us understand a fast-changing world. Ticket pri
Settle in for an intimate acoustic performance with Kyle McKearney, winner of the 2023 CCMA Award for Alternative Country Album of the Year, three-time Country Music Alberta Roots Artist of the Year and 2026 Male Artist of the Year. Known for his powerful voice, honest storytelling and genre-blendin
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