National Defence Committee Told Canada Needs to Bolster Space Defence to Meet Needs and Threats

Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN) of May 6, 2024 on Space Defence. Image credit: ParlVU/House of Commons.

Canada is activating a National Space Council (NSC) to provide strategic direction on national space activities including space defence, and in the minds of several companies action needs to come very quickly.

In early May, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) released details of the multi-governance structure that will include representation from 20 departments and agencies. The CSA and Department of National Defence will serve as co-chairs.

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About Elizabeth Howell

Is SpaceQ's Associate Editor as well as a business and science reporter, researcher and consultant. She recently received her Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota and is communications Instructor instructor at Algonquin College.