Groundbreaking firsts rarely go off without some surprises, especially in the space sector. One example was Launch Canada’s very first Launch Canada Challenge.
Read More »Canadian rocketry engineers aim high
Student rocketry is becoming an increasingly important source of engineers for companies looking for innovation. Two of the most important student rocketry events are happening right around this time: the Spaceport America Cup just concluded, and the new Launch Canada Rocket Innovation Challenge is happening in early August as part of the Stardust Festival in Cochrane Ontario. These and other events are are helping to …
Read More »First Canadian CubeSat Project satellites ready
The first university built CubeSat’s for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Canadian CubeSat Project (CCP) have made their way to the CSA headquarters for their final preparation ahead of a late summer or early fall launch to the International Space Station.
Read More »Western Space Day 2022 – Full Blast!
On May 17th the Western Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (Western Space) hosted their annual Space Day in person.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency wants lunar rover simulators for our youth
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) want to put young students into virtual lunar rovers, and it’s looking for help to make it happen.
Read More »BC Team Zephyr to represent Canada at the European Space Agency’s CanSat competition
Team Zephyr, made up of BC’s Fraser Heights and Byrne Creek Secondary schools will represent Canada at the upcoming European Space Agency’s CanSat competition.
Read More »An overview of the McGill Bicentennial Space Research Conference
The McGill Bicentennial Space Research Conference held this week was one of the first in person events at McGill University since the pandemic took hold. The following overview of some of the sessions is contributed by Upasana Dasgupta, a doctoral student at the Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University.
Read More »CanSat Design Challenge finalists plan Lethbridge competition April 30
Several high school teams plan an amateur rocketry showdown on April 30 in Lethbridge, Alberta as part of the CanSat Design Challenge for Secondary Schools.
Read More »Stardust Technologies launches Stardust Alliance with over 20 partners
At the 37th Space Symposium, Stardust Technologies which had already made news for its partnership on the Rocket Innovation Challenge, today announced the details of its new not-for-profit Stardust Alliance.
Read More »SEDS Canada launches student mentorship membership program
SEDS Canada is launching a new mentorship membership program that provides mentors to students with additional benefits for an annual fee of $12.
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