Tag Archives: Canadian Space Agency

Canadian Company Looking to Develop a Nuclear Fission Reactor for the Moon

Project LEUNR, a transportable nuclear fission reactor

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. …

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Future Lunar Exploration Ideas Presented at the Canadian Lunar Workshop

Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program

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 …

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Lunar Workshop’s Gateway Utilization Presentations: a Mix of Science, Inspiration, and Lunar Dust

A full view of the Lunar Gateway including Canadarm3, a Canadian contribution to be built by MDA

A discussion of the Artemis program, and how the Canadarm3 can help turn the Lunar Gateway into a “flying space laboratory for deep space” preceded a number of presentations. 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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Lunar Commercialization Prompts a Lively Panel Discussion

A sustainable human presence on the Moon will require manufacturing materials and structures on the surface. Space-based 3D printing capabilities will be key to this endeavor. On the next Blue Origin launch, researchers from the University of Kentucky will test 3D printing techniques that could be the first to produce metal components in space.

A question about “what will a lunar economy look like?” led to a lively discussion about the role of government in potential lunar markets at the commercialization panel at the Canadian Lunar Workshop on June 1st.  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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