Telesat announced today it will be launching another LightSpeed Constellation demonstration satellite, LEO 3, and that the satellite is already nearing completion. 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 »The Finalists are in for the Deep Space Food Challenge
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recently announced the four finalists for the Deep Space Food Challenge after narrowing it down from a substantial and diverse group of semi-finalists.
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 »WildFireSat – The Trailer
While Alberta has seen a record number of wildfires this spring, they aren’t the only province experiencing an early start to the season.
Read More »Maritime Launch Services Launch Manifest Grows
Maritime Launch Services has signed a contract with an undisclosed European company that “if fully realized” would be valued at over $1 billion and would fill up its medium class launch vehicle manifest through 2027.
Read More »Report – Spaceport Nova Scotia Would Have a Positive Economic Effect
A new economic impact report by the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) states that Maritime Launch Services’ Spaceport Nova Scotia will a positive economic benefit for the region and Canada.
Read More »Canadian Researchers Receive Funding for Continuing AstroSat Science Investigations
Three Canadian researches have been awarded funding for 2022-23 science investigations using the AstroSat astronomy space based observatory.
Read More »Hunting for Avatar’s Pandora with the Pandora SmallSat
Whether it’s searching for exoplanets like Avatar’s Pandora with the Pandora SmallSat, or investigating dark energy and dark matter, Canadian researchers are taking advantage of space science research opportunities offered by the Canadian Space Agency.
Read More »New Information Outlines Canada’s New Contributions to ESA
SpaceQ has been provided new information that outlines what areas, and many specific programs, that Canada will contribute to as part of its €35.1M (~$60M) participation with the European Space Agency (ESA). 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 »ispace Provides a Clue on Fate of the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander
After an initial review of the data from the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander, ispace stated that as the lander was on final approach the “descent speed rapidly increased” after “the estimated remaining propellant reached at the lower threshold.” This resulted in a “hard landing,” essentially a crash landing.
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