While innovation is seemingly in every funding press release issued by the government, there’s little innovation happening in Ottawa’s bureaucracy, and that’s hampering business to the point that foreign investment dollars in Canada’s space sector might head for more responsive countries. Throw in an apparent government conflict of interest, and you’ve got a Made in Ottawa bureaucratic migraine for the government.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency Issues RFP for Space Astronomy LiteBIRD Satellite Mission
The Canadian Space Agency has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a Mission Contribution Study for the Japanese led LiteBIRD satellite as part of its ongoing effort to support the space astronomy communities decadal plan of 2010, since revised in 2016.
Read More »Opinion – Canada Must be Extremely Cautious in any Free Trade Deal with China
Between April 24-28 of this year China and Canada met in Ottawa for the second exploratory discussions on a possible free trade agreement. If Canada moves forward with negotiating a free trade agreement it must ensure that Canada’s domestic space sector is adequately protected, unlike the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) agreement with the European Union.
Read More »Vector Space Systems – Small Rockets, Small Satellites and Possibly a Big Payday
In 2016 Jim Cantrell and group of veteran space professionals started Vector Space Systems. Their goal? Nothing less than than building a small satellite launch company capable of launching upwards of 100 small satellites a year from at least three spaceports.
Read More »Satellite Canada Looking to Launch Space Innovation Supercluster
When the Liberal government announced the Innovation Superclusters Initiative (ISI) with up to $950 million in funds available through 2022, the space community immediately took notice and began scouring the program guide for details. From the get go, one of the biggest challenges would be the meeting the matching fund requirement of the $125-$250 million for each supercluster.
Read More »New Canadian Astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Sidey Answer Your Questions
New astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Sidey along with Jeremy Hansen and Minister Bains, who acted as the moderator, answer questions at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters this morning.
Read More »Canadian Space Pioneer Garry M. Lindberg Appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada
When you think of the Canadarm you should at least remember one name associated with the historic Canadian program, Garry M. Lindberg. Mr. Lindberg was the project manager of the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS), or Canadarm. On Friday, June 30, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada announced that Mr. Lindberg would be appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for his work …
Read More »Canada’s Two Newest Astronauts Announced
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s two newest astronauts, Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey, at Canada celebrations in Ottawa today.
Read More »SpaceQ Podcast Episode 4 – Gears, Transmissions and Moon Rovers, the ODG Story
My guest today is Peter Visscher, Chief Technology Officer at Ontario Drive and Gear.
Read More »On Canada’s 150th Birthday the Prime Minister will Announce Canada’s Next Two Astronauts
The Canadian Space Agency announced this morning that Prime Minister Trudeau will announce Canada’s next two astronauts at Canada Day festivities in Ottawa as the nation celebrates 150 years of confederation.
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