Centrifuge-based space launch company SpinLaunch got a welcome vote of confidence as they announced that they had signed a Space Act Agreement for a suborbital launch of a NASA payload later this year.
Read More »SES pivots to U.S. flight to achieve 2023 hypersonic demonstration
Space Engine Systems (SES) appears to be pivoting its business plans rapidly due to requests by its investors, and the regulatory environment. But it still says it is on track for a 2023 flight to demonstrate a hypersonic vehicle for commercial and potentially military service. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. …
Read More »The Public Policy Forum releases post-covid innovation report
Recently the Pearson Centre held a webinar about a post-covid innovation plan. The event was moderated by Brian Gallant, CEO of Space Canada, with guests the Honourable Navdeep Bains and former ISED Deputy Minister John Knubley.
Read More »In conversation with Advanced Technologies Patrick Thera
In this weeks Space Economy podcast my special guest is Patrick Thera, President of Advanced Technologies at the Calian Group.
Read More »The UK space sector is fostering a small business boom
The UK Space Agency recently released its Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2021 report which shows the growth of businesses involved in the space sector has quadrupled since 2014, growing from 303 organizations to 1293 in 2021, most of those small businesses.
Read More »Exploring the Moon with Let’s Talk Science
On April 12 Let’s Talk Science in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency presented a virtual symposium titled Let’s Talk Lunar: Exploring the Moon – People, Technology and Ethics for a New Frontier.
Read More »The Pointy End – Gemini spacecraft in detail
In this episode of the Terranauts podcast it’s time to continue the story of the Gemini program from the point after the successful launch of Gemini I.
Read More »CASTOR telescope update – Honeywell gets contract
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recently awarded Honeywell Aerospace a Phase-0 study for the proposed Canadian led CASTOR telescope.
Read More »MDA joins Lockheed Martin and General Motors on Lunar Mobility Vehicle effort
At the 37th Space Symposium MDA announced that they’ll be providing robotic arm technology to the Lunar Mobility Vehicle (LMV) effort of partners Lockheed Martin and General Motors as part of NASA's Artemis Mission’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle opportunity. 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 »Canadian Space Agency to create Canadian Space Hub
Something unusual happened at the 37th Space Symposium Head of Agency Panel. In responding to the moderators last question on what is one thing about your space agency that most people don't know?, Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell answered with something most people wouldn't be aware of, a new Canadian Space Hub. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven …
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