It was recently confirmed that Canada’s first space-based satellite, MOST (for Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars), had stopped functioning. Dubbed the “humble” satellite because of its meager budget of $10M but similar mission to the Hubble telescope, MOST’s success was one of Canadian ingenuity.
Read More »Opinion: Anti-satellite Test by Space Power India is Reckless. It’s Time to Speak Out
India used its advanced anti-ballistic missile defence capability to conduct a kinetic anti-satellite test (“Mission Shakti”) against one of its own satellites on March 27.
Read More »Opinion: Finally, a New Canadian Space Strategy – But Wait, What do we do With This?
The federal government finally announced its new space strategy. It has been a long-time coming (16 years, to be exact) and has generated mixed reactions.
Read More »Stellar Accomplishments: Reflections on the Beginning of Canada’s Journey in Space
The following story was written by Alexandra Evershed of Prospectus Associates. It is the reflections of Dr. LeRoy Nelm who was an important contributor to Canada’s early space program.
Read More »Opinion – The Future of the Canadian Space Industry From the Student Perspective
Why is it so hard for young entrepreneurs and innovators to contribute to the Canadian space industry? As a student engineer with a passion for space technology this is a question often on my mind.
Read More »Op-Ed: Lockheed Martin’s Connection to Canada-US Ties in Space Highlighted with Successful Launch of AEHF Satellite
Canada and the United States share a deep history of collaboration in space.
Read More »All Talk – No Action: Making the Case for Space in Canada
Ironically, on the eve of its anniversary this week, hearing that Canada was the third nation in space again causes me to want eat my own liver – not because the feat is not notable or something not to be proud of, but because often it is brought forward under the wrong context. We should not be asking “why Canada cannot keep doing these great …
Read More »Editorial: The Canadian Space Commerce Association Helped Many
The Canadian Space Commerce Association is no longer. Long live the Canadian Space Commerce Association.
Read More »The Government and Civil Service Aren’t Adapting to 21st Century Communication Realities
In a world where news is disseminated seemingly at light speed globally, why is it that government departments and ministers make Canadians wait months before making an announcement on a decision that’s already been made?
Read More »Opinion – For All Moonkind, to Preserve Outer Space Artifacts
By: Michelle Hanlon, co-founder, For All Moonkind, Inc. “Made on Earth by humans,” proudly proclaims the circuit board of the “midnight cherry” Tesla Roadster launched into space on SpaceX’s game-changing Falcon Heavy. In the glove box are, among other things, a copy of Douglas Adams’ iconic Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a towel (of course) and a tiny quartz storage disc, prepared by the Arch …
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