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Space Canada's first Horizons event held May 8, 2023

First Horizons Event Updates State of Canadian Space Sector

Enduring tough times, and well-positioned for the future. That’s the state of the Canadian space sector, according to speakers at the first-ever Horizons event, though danger lurks in the "third space age." 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

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The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch on January 6, 2022 of 49 Starlink satellites, Group 4-5

Rogers Signs Satellite-to-Smartphone Deals with Lynk and SpaceX

Canadian telecommunications giant Rogers has announced that they are going to be working with two different satellite companies to offer direct satellite-to-smartphone coverage starting in 2024, according to a pair of press releases on April 26th. They’ll be partnering with both satellite telephony newcomer Lynk Global and SpaceX’s Starlink service to provide the coverage. 

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ISED Minister Champagne

Top Canadian Space Officials Share Implications of Artemis 2

Last week, much of the fanfare surrounding Artemis 2 focused on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen – and rightly so, as Hansen is a highly qualified individual well-deserving of this special mission seat. 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

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Concrete pouring for the first launch pad on March 20, 2023.

Spaceport Nova Scotia First Launch Pad Under Construction

Maritime Launch Services is moving forward on their spring construction plans at full speed after a mild winter including beginning construction on their first launch pad. 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

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Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite illustration

Telesat Again Pushes Back Lightspeed Amid “Headwinds” in Industry

Telesat has once again pushed back the completion of financing for its Lightspeed constellation as it seeks to pivot the group of satellites in a fast-changing environment. 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

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UrtheCast is born again as EarthDaily Analytics

Newly Focused EarthDaily Gets SAR Contract, Constellation Still Planned for 2024

Vancouver-based space software and analytics company EarthDaily Analytics has been awarded a contract from the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Space Technology Development Program(STDP) of up to $750,000 in order to create data analytics tools. 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

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