SpaceQ has learned some new details about the forthcoming Space Advisory Board. The board will consist of up to 12 people, likely with representation from across the country.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency Releases Lunar Surface Mobility Concept Study RFP
As expected the Canadian Space Agency has begun to release the first in series of Request for Proposals (RFP) related to future post-ISS human spaceflight, space exploration and space astronomy with the release of its Lunar Surface Mobility Concept RFP.
Read More »Canadian Space Sector Grows by 2% to $5.38B in 2014
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has released the State of the Canadian Space Sector 2014 report and it shows total revenues of $5.38 billion as compared with $3.49 billion in revenues in 2013.
Read More »What the Space Community Can Expect in Budget 2017
The Liberal Budget 2017 will be presented to Canadians on March 22. For the space community it’s expected that there will be no major projects announced. This comes as no surprise as a new Space Strategy won’t be released until June, and a new Space Advisory Board has yet to be announced. Any new major funding would come in next years budget.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency Opens Space to Spoon Exhibit in Moncton
In an effort to educate the public on how satellite data is used by farmers to help the “development of sustainable agriculture practices and what impact they have on the food we eat,” the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation opened up the Space to Spoon exhibit in Moncton today.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency Wants Input on an AO for Industrial Capability Programs
The Canadian Space Agency is again looking for input from the space community for the Space Technology Development Program (STDP), this time with an emphasis on Industrial Capability. It was just two weeks ago that they were soliciting input for 17 priority technologies.
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Candidates Down to 32
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut candidate pool is down to 32 according to a tweet the agency posted to Twitter. Of those remaining, 12 live and work abroad, 11 are women and 9 are in the armed forces. A list of the remaining candidates is available here.
Read More »‘Old Space’ ‘New Space’ Collaborate on Canadian Space 2.0 Round Table
In what is a sign of the changing times, a collaboration between Old Space and New Space, an effort begun less than a year ago resulted in the first joint event, the Space 2.0 Round Table, between the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), Old Space, and the Canadian Space Commerce Association (CSCA), New Space.
Read More »What Space Technology Should the Canadian Space Agency Fund?
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has issued a Letter of Interest (LOI) soliciting ideas from the space community for the Space Technology Development Program (STDP) before a potential Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued. This is a refreshing departure from recent STDP solicitations.
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Release Profiles of Final 72 Astronaut Candidates
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has revealed the final 72 candidates and provided profiles of those aiming to become one Canada’s next two astronauts. For the final 72 it’s an opportunity to chase a dream so few get a chance to. The prize at the end of the selection is years of training and at least one, if not more, opportunities to fly to the International …
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