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The days of outer space being benignly tolerated by military organizations are over. These days, for better or worse, the world’s militaries are taking outer space very seriously and allocating resources to this domain accordingly. 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

Recently retired BGen Kevin Whale who was Director General for Space at the Royal Canadian Air Force and recently Deputy Commanding General (Transformation) at Space Operations Command, United States Space Force has now now joined MDA.

Earlier this month the Canadian Armed Forces announced that a new Space Specialist Skill Badge had been created for personnel who had achieved formal qualifications and experience.

The Department of National Defence today announced that for the first time ever a senior General Office will be sent to work at the United States Air Force Space Command (USAFSPC) in Colorado Springs.

Brigadier-General Kevin Whale was once again candid with the audience at this years Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute ASTRO conference.

In this podcast from the CASI ASTRO 18 conference in Quebec City, you’ll hear an in-depth discussion from the Armed Forces Director General Space office on Canada’s current military space component, its capabilities and what the future holds.

At the CASI ASTRO 18 conference SpaceQ had the opportunity to sit down and discuss the state and future of Canada’s military space component with Brigadier-General Kevin G. Whale. It was an open and informative discussion.

If it is said that innovation of defence excellence is the Canadian Department of National Defence’s research and development goal, then it could be noted that Canadian space industry “start-ups” may possibly provide an answer to the space capability requirements that have been listed in the Department’s recent defence policy document.