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Spacesim is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to teaching people about space, as well as fostering a love and respect of the "final frontier." Explore our site to learn more about Spacesim, and we hope you enjoy your visit.

 

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Welcome to Spacesim.org!

We welcome you to the official website of the Ottawa-Carleton Educational Space Simulation (OCESS for short).
— Informally called Spacesim, OCESS is a non-profit organization that promotes a greater understanding of space exploration and research in students of all ages.
— By conducting a 96-hour simulated mission to a chosen planet, moon, or asteroid, Spacesim strives to foster initiative and responsibility in its members, while instilling love and respect of space and science.
— Feel free to explore our site. There is always something new and interesting happening at Spacesim.org. Click on any of the links below to start exploring:
About Us: Contains information about Spacesim's Mission Statement, History, Contact Information and more.
Education: Features descriptions of space-related programs offered to school-children of all ages.
Archives: Contains information about past missions, downloadable files and images, and previous meeting minutes.
Mission: Features details about Spacesim's simulated mission to Mars in the 2007-2008 school year, as well as information about past missions
If you would like to visit our facilities on Albert St., please contact us. In the Downloads section you can find maps to help you get there.
March 19th 2008

Important news for current members!

  • Contrary to previous reports, this week's work session has been cancelled due to Good Friday. We apologize for any confusion this may have called.
  • After school Thursday, we will be working on preparing for the upcoming Spacesim Assembly (March 31st) instead.
  • Lastly, the Commander Applications for the next school year have been released. Download them at this location (Word format) or at this location (PDF).
March 8th 2008

The world keeps on turning, and the OCESS turns along with it:

  • Mission Red Dawn was an unqualified success.
  • The Spacesim Assembly will take place on March 30, and will include video shot during the Mission, a short debrief for the astronauts, and a presentation of experiment results.
  • Two planetaria are scheduled in the near feature; more are to follow.
February 2nd, 2008

A belated happy New Year to all!

Since the last update, much has happened at Sim:

  • Preparations proceed apace for Mission Red Dawn.
  • The Engine Closet has been wired, and two walls have been drywalled.
  • All astronauts are reminded that their astronaut bios are due on the 4th.
  • A Mission Alpha will be occurring in about two weeks' time.

 

 

 

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