The supplemental RADARSAT+ satellite announced by Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne at Spacebound 2023 will be compatible with the existing RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM). But it will be more advanced than the current three RCM satellites now in service. That’s the news from Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell. She spoke with SpaceQ after her 2023 keynote address to Space Canada’s conference …
Read More »As the Government Looks to Cut Spending Will Canada’s Space Program be Affected?
A letter obtained by The Globe and Mail states that cabinet ministers need to cut $15 billion from existing spending plans by October 2. Could that affect Canada's space program? 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 »House of Commons Finance Committee Accepting 2024 Pre-Budget Input
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) is once again looking for input as part of its annual pre-budget consultations.
Read More »CSA Departmental Plan Reveals 2023 Focus on the Moon, Beyond and Some Other Notable Changes
Artemis 2 will be the big news for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in the coming weeks, along with the suite of Moon announcements released in this week's budget. That's all very important, but here we will focus on not only that, but other matters in the CSA's 2023-24 Departmental Plan (DP) to talk about other important agency programs and matters, to provide context on …
Read More »Budget 2023 Includes Additional Funds for Canada’s Moon Program
The federal government released its 2023 budget today that earmarks additional funding for its Moon program as well funding its commitment to the International Space Station. The Canadian Space Agency budget for its 2023-24 fiscal year starting April 1 has grown to $537.4 million due in part to the additional funds.
Read More »Space Canada Wanted a National Space Council, Industry Investments in Federal Budget
Space Canada, a prominent voice of this country’s space industry, wanted two things from the federal budget: A National Space Council and more federal investment in the industry. They got some new investment but no National Space Council.
Read More »Report: Canadian Space Agency Didn’t Spend Full Budget Allocation for 2021-22
As has been the case in recent years, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) did not spend the full amount of its budget on programs but did spend more than planned on internal services. The unspent funds though were the result of “procurement difficulties.” Considering the issues related to the pandemic, this was not a surprising outcome.
Read More »House of Commons Finance committee opens pre-budget consultation process
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) has opened up the annual pre-budget consultations, an opportunity for the space community to get their ideas in front of the influential committee. 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 »Federal budget provides new funding for wildfire satellite monitoring system and new legislation
The Liberal government has released its 2022 Budget and it includes a few line items related to the space file. 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 planned spending for 2022-23 down 3.9%
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has released its 2022-23 Departmental Plan which has planned spending set at $388.3 million for its upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year which starts April 1. That represents a 3.9% decrease in planned spending compared to the previous year. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …
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