As reported earlier in SpaceQ, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) awarded $16 million in various contributions and funding for space-related technology as part of the Space Technology Development Program’s (STDP) A07. While many of the technologies were for advanced technology, four of the companies particularly stand out: the “Quantum Technologies” group that are looking to leverage quantum mechanics and quantum computing for space-based applications.
Read More »CSA’s Small Business Stream Garners Awards to Eight Companies Totalling $2.1 Million
The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) latest announcement of opportunity for the Space Technology Development Program (STDP), dubbed AO-7, includes $16 million of which $2.1 million went to eight companies in the small business section. 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 »Canadian Company Looking to Develop a Nuclear Fission Reactor for the Moon
Reliable, consistent electric power is a necessity for establishing human-occupied bases on the Moon. This is why the Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) of Toronto wants to develop a transportable nuclear fission reactor for use in these locations, under the name ‘Project LEUNR.’ This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Awards $16 million for Space Technology Development Program AO 7
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recently released the list of 27 organizations that received funding under the Space Technology Development Program (STDP) AO 7. We’ve already covered some of the awards, but in the coming weeks you’ll see more detailed stories on the other awards.
Read More »Future Lunar Exploration Ideas Presented at the Canadian Lunar Workshop
At the Future of Space Exploration panel at this years Canadian Lunar Workshop, a variety of presenters both from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and companies came together to present potential ways that Canada could contribute to the infrastructure of a future lunar colony. Everything from new rovers, lunar greenhouses and nuclear power was discussed. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log …
Read More »Space Applications for Mining Technologies Opportunity Issued by the Canadian Space Agency
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has issued a new opportunity under its Class Grant and Contribution Program in search of space applications for mining technologies. It does come with a catch.
Read More »Program Available for the 2023 Canadian Lunar Workshop
Between May 30 and June 1, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will host the 2nd Canadian Lunar Workshop. The virtual only event includes a full program that outlines Canada’s ambitious lunar plans.
Read More »Kepler Communications Gets CSA Technology Development Contract for Satellite Communications
Fresh off a big fundraising round, Kepler Communications has received money from the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Technology Development Program or STDP to advance its satellite communications.
Read More »Galaxia Mission Systems Wins Unique Software-Defined Earth Observation Contract
Halifax-based Galaxia Mission Systems recently received a $1.7 million award under the CSA’s Space Technology Development Program (STDP) for “the first software-defined Earth observation (EO) platform.”
Read More »Spire’s ExactEarth to Support WildFireSat Mission
Spire Global announced that their subsidiary ExactEarth, based in Cambridge, Ontario, has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to “deliver preparatory work for implementation phases of a wildfire monitoring satellite” for the delayed WildFireSat mission.
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