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
Read More »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.
Read More »Canadian Organizations Eligible for New UK Space Agency International Partnerships Fund
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) announced Monday, April 17 that they’re launching a £20 million fund, called the “International Bilateral Fund” (IBF), in order to build and strengthen the UK’s space-focused international partnerships.
Read More »SpaceX Transporter-7 Launch a Success with Six Canadian Satellites Onboard
With the successful launch of the SpaceX Transporter-7 ridesharing mission early Saturday morning April 15, payloads from three Canadian companies made it to orbit.
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.
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »Space Canada Wanted a National Space Council, Industry Investments in Federal Budget
Space Canada, a prominent voice of this country’s space industry, wanted two things from the federal budget: A National Space Council and more federal investment in the industry. They got some new investment but no National Space Council.
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