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Twenty-five engineers and scientists who contributed to the launch of the first Canadian satellite Alouette 1 were honoured at a special Gala Dinner in Ottawa on September 29 on the 50th anniversary of the satellite’s launch.
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Sapphire Satellite Will Kick Off Other Space Projects: MacKay
With one defence satellite ready to fly, the government’s attention will soon turn to others. That was the message Defence Minister Peter MacKay delivered to media representatives Thursday at a press conference for the official “send-off” of the Sapphire satellite.
Read More »The Official Unveiling of Sapphire Canada's 1st Space Situational Awareness Satellite
Now that the Sapphire satellite finally has a firm launch date on an Indian rocket on December 12th, the government has seen fit to call a media briefing at the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) to talk about the satellite and it’s mission for the benefit of the public.
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2012 Canadian Space Summit Attracts Notable Speakers
This years Canadian Space Summit is being hosted by the University of Western Ontario’s Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX) and features a notable group of speakers, both Canadian and international.
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Concordia University Wins First Canadian Satellite Design Challenge
The winner of Canada’s first Canadian Satellite Design Challenge (CSDC) is the University of Concordia in Montreal, Quebec.
Read More »MDA Clears Hurdle in its Bid to Acquire Space Systems/Loral
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) has cleared one hurdle in its effort to acquire U.S. based Space Systems/Loral Inc. (SS/L). Both MDA and SS/L were notified yesterday that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has cleared the deal.
Read More »U.S. DOJ Requests Additional information on MDA Acquisition of Space Systems/Loral
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested further information from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) in its effort to acquire U.S. based Space Systems/Loral Inc. (SS/L). The second request is part of the ongoing review before the deal can clear the necessary regulatory hurdles and is not considered unduly unusual.
Read More »AIAC Gearing up for the 2nd Annual Canadian Aerospace Summit
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada preparations for the 2012 Canadian Aerospace Summit are well underway with a preliminary conference program available soon according to Kristen VanderHoek, AIAC Director of Communications.
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Annual Canadian Space Summit to be held in London Ontario in November
The 2012 Canadian Space Summit will be held in London Ontario November 14-16 2012. This is the annual meeting of the Canadian Space Society. This year, the sponsor is the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX) at the University of Western Ontario.
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Canadian Satellites Finally Set For Launch on Indian Rocket
It would appear that several Canadian satellites are finally going to get their launch after years of delays by the Indian Space Research Organization.
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