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NASA’s Space Apps Challenge engaged over 2,000 students in its first global hackathon in 2012. By last year’s edition, that engagement had grown to 26,165 participants.
Read More »On 10th anniversary, NASA’s Space Apps Challenge continues to grow
Canadian Space Agency releases results of future space exploration activities consultation
The results of the consultation with the community by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on future space exploration activities didn't produce much in the way of surprises, but it did reinforce some key points including space resource utilization (SRU). 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 hunt for exoplanets – Will we find a planet we can live on?
In this episode of the Space Economy podcast we discuss the hunt for exoplanets, in particular those where humanity could survive. This is the ninth of ten episodes in our special series Doing Business in the Solar System hosted by Elizabeth Howell.
Read More »Was the International Space Station crew in danger during the unplanned firing of Nauka thrusters?
Yesterday at 12:45 p.m EDT on the International Space Station the thrusters of the newly docked Russian Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module fired unexpectedly. NASA says the crew was never in danger, but is that the case? 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 »Rocket Lab completes successful return to flight with “It’s a Little Chile Up Here” mission
Two and half months experiencing an anomoly on its last mission, and after being approved by the FAA to resume launches, Rocket Lab successfully returned to flight with “It’s a Little Chile Up Here” launch today.
Read More »Canadian Space Agency offering supplements to NSERC postdoctoral fellowships
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) today announced that it would be it would be offering supplements to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships Program (PDF) 2021.
Read More »Space Tango taps former CSA director to lead transition to space-based manufacturing
Kentucky-based space science company Space Tango is preparing to make a transition from one business sector to another, and is enlisting the help of a Canadian expert with government, political, and startup experience: Dr. Alain Berinstain. 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 »MDA gets $35M design contract for Lunar Gateway External Robotics Interfaces
On June 2 of this year, ISED Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that MDA would be getting a contract to “design, manufacture, test, and deliver robotics interfaces” for the Lunar Gateway. Today, MDA announced the contract was in place.
Read More »Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration
On this weeks episode of the Space Economy podcast we’re going to get an update on Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration.
Read More »How satellite information flows to Canadian decision-makers in case of wildfires and other disasters
With the intensity of natural disasters and severe weather accelerating amid global warming, governments – including Canada – are working to speed up the satellite information flow as best as possible to the people on the ground – sometimes, literally, the wildfire firefighters holding the hose against the flames. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, …
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