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The Canadian Space Society has put out its first call for papers for the Canadian Space Summit 2011 being held in Calgary between November 16-18. This years theme is “Big Data from Space and Earth: Challenges and Opportunities“.
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MDA to Provide Operations and Maintenance Support for DND Sapphire Satellite System
In a deal worth $11.7 million over 5 years MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) will provide the Department of National Defence (DND) with operation and maintenance support for Canada’s Sapphire Satellite System which was developed and built by MDA.
Read More »COM DEV Financial Results Sees Military Segment Rise but Civil and Commercial Segments Decline
COM DEV saw revenues decrease in the first quarter (Q1) of 2011 as compared to Q1 in 2010 from $56.7 million to $48.7 million but saw new orders rise to $59 million as compared to $51 million a year ago. In a move to show support for its stock COM DEV will also repurchase up to 10% of its stock.
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Harper Government to Review Aerospace Policy and Programs
The Harper Government released its 2011 budget today which all three opposition parties said they would not support in its current form leading to speculation the government will fall and trigger an election for either May 2nd or May 9th. However one key item in the budget, should it go forward, is a comprehensive review of aerospace policy and programs.
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Federal Budget 2011 for the Canadian Space Sector
Today is budget day and we’ll be covering it as the day progresses. What does it mean for the Canadian space sector? Will the Canadian Space Agency budget increase or decrease? What new programs if any will be started? Does the Department of National Defence get an increase? What about research & development. Follow SpaceRef Canada on Twitter at @CanadaInSpace and on this live blog …
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MDA Signs Intelsat as Anchor Tenant for On-Orbit Servicing
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Intelsat S.A. as its anchor tenant for its Space Infrastructure Servicing (SIS) vehicle which could be in service by 2015. This is a major step forward for the Richmond, BC headquartered company as it helps create a new commercial space segment.
Read More »What are the Next Breakthrough Space Technologies for Canada?
Next Friday in Toronto the Canadian Space Commerce Association will be holding it’s annual meeting with the theme The Next Breakthrough Space Technologies for Canada. The event will bring together executives, business owners, independent consultants, venture capitalists, scientists, engineers, R&D managers and students. Some of Canada’s top commercial space companies will be represented along with smaller new companies, academia, the military and the Canadian Space …
Read More »CSA Releases 2009 State of the Canadian Space Sector Report – Revenues & Jobs Up
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) today released their annual State of the Canadian Space Sector Report. The report which covers 2009 is compiled from data gathered in the spring of the following year, analyzed and then usually released in late November. However this years’ report was delayed over two months*. Two of the key points in the report are that revenues increased by 8% over …
Read More »SpaceX Commercial Crew Development Proposal
SpaceX’s proposal to accelerate evolution of the Dragon spacecraft to a crew transportation system.
Read More »Orbital Cygnus Resupply Service to the ISS
Animation of the Orbital Cygnus spacecraft commercial cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
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