Following the announcement of the creation of Space Canada and after our story had been published in which we interviewed new CEO Brian Gallant, Space Canada released a launch event video.
Read More »Space Canada aims to be Canada’s new national space industry association
For a couple of years now we've heard that a new national space industry association was being contemplated by several companies. Today, Space Canada was unveiled and is being led by the former Premier of New Brunswick, Brian Gallant, who is its founding Chief Executive Officer. SpaceQ had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Gallant ahead of the announcement. This page is for subscribers only. …
Read More »Rocket Lab inaugurates new launch pad, announces Neutron rocket manufacturing complex
New Zealand-based launch company Rocket Lab announced on Feb 23rd that they’d officially opened a new orbital launch pad in New Zealand for their Electron rockets. The new “Pad B,” located near their original pad at Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1, is an important step towards Rocket Lab’s goal to become a premier player in the growing SmallSat launch market.
Read More »Space Flight Laboratory signs indefinite-delivery, quantity contract with NASA Rapid IV program
Toronto-based Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has won a NASA Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract in which it will provide small satellites to NASA and other U.S. government agencies.
Read More »Ceres Acquisition Corp. votes in favour of extending deadline to complete deal
Ceres Acquisition Corp shareholders voted 65% in favour of extending the deadline to June 30, 2022 to consummate a merger. Prior to the shareholders meeting, Ceres had entered into a non-binding letter of intent on Feb. 14 to merge with Maritime Launch Services (MLS). There is one new snag though.
Read More »MDA signs contract with Globalstar for 17 satellites that could be worth upwards of $545M
MDA has signed a contract with Globalstar as the prime contractor for 17 satellites to replenish its constellation and includes an option for an additional nine satellites. It also started a noteworthy partnership with Rocket Lab. 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 Canadian space sector isn’t keeping up with global growth
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has released its 2020 State of the Canadian Space Sector Report which shows a decrease over the previous year and multi-year flat growth. It is apparent from the data that Canada isn't keeping up with global growth. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …
Read More »ABB, EarthDaily ink $30M deal for satellite constellation imagery
ABB and EarthDaily are ready to boost Earth imaging capabilities including using 22-spectral-band imagery of objects as small as five meters as part of a $30 million deal. 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 »Elon Musk, SpaceX and becoming a multiplanetary species, and oh, the first crewed Starship mission sold
SpaceX head Elon Musk took to the stage in Boca Chica, Texas on Thursday, Feb. 10 night. Standing underneath a spotlighted Starship atop a Super Heavy stack erected beside a launch tower and the now-recognizable “chopsticks” pincer arms—which had built the stack earlier—he laid out the anticipated future of Starship. Focusing on high-tempo “rapid reuse” launches, he provided a lot of vision but comparatively few …
Read More »Maritime Launch Service reportedly in talks to merge with Ceres SPAC
Bloomberg is reporting that Maritime Launch Service (MLS) is in talks to merge with Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Ceres Acquisition Corp. with a combined valuation of US$530M.
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