The federal government finally announced its new space strategy. It has been a long-time coming (16 years, to be exact) and has generated mixed reactions.
Read More »Space Angels Sees Global Increase in Funding Space Startups
Investment in space startups by angels and the venture community is growing at a rapid rate according to Space Angels, and that bodes well for the future of the commercial space sector.
Read More »Spaceport Startup Maritime Launch Services Environmental Focus Report Now Available
Maritime Launch Services submitted its environmental Focus Report to Nova Scotia Environment on March 11 and yesterday it was posted online.
Read More »2019 Canadian Federal Budget Provides New Funding For Low Earth Orbit Satellite Capacity
As had been reported, the 2019 Canadian federal budget includes new funding that will be spent towards securing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite capacity. 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 Snags First “Major” LEO Constellation Customer and Could Get Budget Boost
Telesat announced OmniAccess, a specialized maritime connectivity solutions provider, as its first “major” customer for the company’s LEO constellation.
Read More »Aireon Space-Based Data Plays a Part in Making Decision to Ground Boeing 737 Max Fleet
After the tragic crash of Ethiopia Airlines Flight 302 authorities turned to Aireon to ask for data from its space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system.
Read More »The Moon Race is On
Today’s podcast is all about the moon. I’ll first share some of my thoughts on recent developments with respect to the exploration of the moon by the global space community. Then we have an interview with Pierre-Alexis Joumel, a co-founder of the Moon Race.
Read More »David Saint-Jacques Talks About Why he Included Indigenous People and Culture on his Mission
Astronaut David-Saint Jacques was asked by Mi’kmaw artist Shanna Francis why he included Indigenous people and culture on his mission. The answer is worth hearing and goes to the heart of who David Saint-Jacques is.
Read More »International Space Station Partners Look Ahead to the Lunar Gateway
On March 5, the International Space Station (ISS) Multilateral Coordination Board (MCB) met and affirmed their support for the U.S. led Lunar Gateway program.
Read More »Chief Science Advisor States Better Coordination Needed in First Annual Report
The first annual report from Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer, was published today and includes highlights such as developing a Model Policy on Scientific Integrity but notes there is still much more work to be done.
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