As 2023 comes to an end we decided to look back on the year and select the top seven stories based on editor selection combined with readership preferences. Not surprisingly, Moon related stories dominated but a few people may be surprised to learn that Canada had 23 satellites launch this past year, more than double the previous two years combined.
Read More »The Canadian Astronomical Society Provides Updates on Key Projects
The Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) has released its quarterly newsletter, the 2023 Winter Solstice edition with updates on key projects.
Read More »Jenni Gibbons on Canada’s Role in Lunar Exploration and Her Training
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons who will serve as backup for the Artemis 2 moon mission in 2024, recently spoke on Canada’s role in lunar exploration and her training at an online event hosted by Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants.
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Announces Winners of the 2023 Space Apps Challenge
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has announced the winners of the Canadian challenges of the global Space Apps Challenge.
Read More »Defence Expenditures Again Drive Record Government Spending in Space
Euroconsult has released its annual, and 23rd, deep dive into government spending on space programs with spending reaching record levels and defence expenditures driving growth.
Read More »Three More Canadian CubeSat Project Satellites to Launch in January (Update)
Three more Canadian CubeSat Project teams have delivered their CubeSat’s to the Canadian Space Agency for integration ahead of an anticipated launch in early March.
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Provides $2.9M to Four Companies for Lunar Exploration
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced Wednesday, December 13th that it was providing $2.9 million to four companies for six projects for sustainable lunar exploration.
Read More »NorthStar Earth & Space Raises $20 Million
For the second time in a year, NorthStar Earth & Space has closed a funding round, this time a $20 million Series D financing round.
Read More »The Last Canadian on the ISS and the First on the Moon
On Wednesday, November 22, 2023 the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced mission assignments for astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Gibbons. Here’s what wasn’t said.
Read More »‘Refocused’ Spending Won’t Seriously Impact the Canadian Space Agency
In August the federal Liberal government announced it would be refocusing government spending and would initially cut $15 billion over five years. This past week Treasury Board President Anita Anand provided the details on $500 million in cuts from this current fiscal years planned $443 billion budget. The Canadian Space Agency was not spared, having to freeze $8,023,000 in planned spending. There's more to the …
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