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Ed Rosenthal recently highlighted how his Canadian research is informing NASA plant-growing on the International Space Station (ISS).
Read More »How a Concordia Alumnus’ Fertilizer Quality Matters on the ISS
New Canadian Space Agency Opportunity Expands In-space Payload Technology Options
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is seeking new space technology beyond existing work in its more recent target focus areas.
Read More »Canadians Watch over DART Mission Deliberate Asteroid Impact for Science
NASA plans an ambitious mission next week that Canadians say will provide a small boost to asteroid science.
Read More »New Western Conference Builds on Canadian Space Strategy Experience
It’s no coincidence that Western University named its upcoming conference “Space as a National Asset.” Space professor Sarah Gallagher, who is also the outgoing science advisor to the president of the Canadian Space Agency, told SpaceQ that the language comes from Canada’s space strategy.
Read More »A Q&A With the Canadian Robotics Council About its Conference and Canada’s Future
Canada's robotics community has a new voice. The Canadian Robotics Council is a partnership between industry, academia and government that is meant to showcase robotics' overall value in the economy along with high-growth areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning – and yes, space is very much included. Their first symposium will be held Sept. 22 in Ottawa. This page is for subscribers only. Already …
Read More »Reaction Dynamics Hosts CSA During Push to Launch in 2023
Hybrid rocket engine and launch vehicle manufacturer Reaction Dynamics hosted one of its big backers last week. The Canadian Space Agency, which has awarded the Quebec startup two Space Technology Development Program (SDTP) contributions since 2020, was on site Aug. 24 to see what the money has brought them so far. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, …
Read More »Canada is Counting on Artemis 1 to Fly Well, Just Like Everyone Else
Artemis 1 is getting ready for its moonshot, and Canada is on board the larger mission.
Read More »MDA revises Q3 outlook due to program slowdowns
MDA said slowdowns in two space programs will lead to fewer revenues in Q3, during financial results released Friday (Aug. 12). But the company emphasized that it is working on guidance for 2023 and that the overall space market is strong, along with MDA’s customer base.
Read More »New report shows Canadians confused about the value of space
Canadians enjoy space, but don’t really recognize how important it is for our everyday lives. That’s one of the takeaway messages from a new Inmarsat report, which surveyed 20,000 people globally. Among the Canadian group, 40% say they are hopeful about the possibilities of space and 32% say they are excited.
Read More »Telesat looks to more financing to complete Lightspeed
Telesat is adjusting its budget for Lightspeed after inflation and schedule delays are further pushing up the cost of the satellite constellation.
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