Three Canadian researches have been awarded funding for 2022-23 science investigations using the AstroSat astronomy space based observatory.
Read More »Hunting for Avatar’s Pandora with the Pandora SmallSat
Whether it’s searching for exoplanets like Avatar’s Pandora with the Pandora SmallSat, or investigating dark energy and dark matter, Canadian researchers are taking advantage of space science research opportunities offered by the Canadian Space Agency.
Read More »New Information Outlines Canada’s New Contributions to ESA
SpaceQ has been provided new information that outlines what areas, and many specific programs, that Canada will contribute to as part of its €35.1M (~$60M) participation with the European Space Agency (ESA). This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »ispace Provides a Clue on Fate of the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander
After an initial review of the data from the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander, ispace stated that as the lander was on final approach the “descent speed rapidly increased” after “the estimated remaining propellant reached at the lower threshold.” This resulted in a “hard landing,” essentially a crash landing.
Read More »ispace Loses Contact with Spacecraft During Lunar Landing
As with any landing on the Moon there are many anxious moments. That was no different today, and even those around the world watching remotely through YouTube could sense it. At ispace mission control, and in the auditorium where executives, officials and invitees watched, looks spoke loudly. First there was the anticipation of a possible successful landing, then the resignation that something had gone wrong.
Read More »Four Canadian CubeSat Project Satellites Deployed from the International Space Station
Early this morning aboard the International Space Station, the Nanoracks CubeSat Deployer completed its 25th mission deploying six CubeSats, including four from Canada.
Read More »SpaceX Starship Thunders From Launch Pad But Fails to Make Orbit
SpaceX commentators were simply giddy that the massive Starship launch vehicle cleared the launch tower on its first fully integrated test launch. And at one point it appeared they might make it to orbit.
Read More »Terranauts – Getting Ready For Gemini VIII
In this episode of the Terranauts podcast Gemini VIII is the next mission and a future Apollo 11 astronauts flies for the first time.
Read More »The Japanese ispace HAKUTO-R Mission Will Attempt a Moon Landing on April 25
If all goes well, the ispace Japanese lander with Canadian technology onboard will land on the Moon on April 25 sometime after the landing sequence starts at 11:40 am ET (15:40 UTC).
Read More »Kepler Closes Another Fundraising Round Adding $92M in its Series C
Kepler Communications today announced it had closed its Series C round and raising USD$92 million. This follows an oversubscribed Series B in June of 2021 where they raised USD$60 million.
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