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The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings are out and it shows China has made more gains and leads in several areas, though the U.S. will soon be strengthening its position. As for Canada, it's in the picture, but much further back. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …

In an increasingly dangerous world, space is becoming part of the global battlefield. So if Canada wants to protect the space assets it relies on, it needs to get serious about space defence. 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

Ottawa, ON - The Canadian space economy is growing, but it is vulnerable to foreign competitors who are financially supported by their respective governments. 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

A news release issued by Airbus Netherlands states that MDA Space has selected the Sparkwing solar arrays to be used with MDA Aurora’s software-defined satellites.

MDA Space announced today that construction has started on an 185,000 square foot expansion of its satellite production facility in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.

MDA Space announced today that it had been awarded a contract from by SWISSto12 to provide antenna systems for three geostationary orbit HummingSat satellites.

NASA has selected MDA Geospatial Service Inc., an MDA Space company, as one of eight awardees for its Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program On-Ramp1 Multiple Award.

Beyond Gravity, a Swiss space industry supplier, has been selected by MDA Space as part of its supply chain for MDA Aurora, the companies software-defined digital satellite product line. 

MDA Space reported record backlog of $4.6 billion, Q2 revenues up 23% to $242 million, EBITDA up 21%, and raised full-year revenue guidance. CEO Mike Greenley highlighted various contracts, including Canadarm3 and Globalstar. The company remains cash-flow positive amid strong market demand.

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 …