Recently the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) released an updated members handbook. The non-profit organization was created in 1951 and is based in France. The organization now boasts 407 members from 71 countries. Canada is represented by 10 organizations.
Read More »The International Astronautical Congress and the Space Economy
The International Astronautical Congress CyberSpace edition begins this Saturday with the NextGen Summit and runs through Wednesday. Highlights include the Heads of Space Agencies plenary event, the State and Response of the Global Space Sector during COVID-19, Unleashing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) into Space and much more. As well, there will be a Canadian webinar moderated by myself, and …
Read More »An IAC 2019 Special Podcast – Searching for Life on Europa
Jupiter’s moon Europa appears to have a salt water ocean. This excites scientists at it opens up the possibility there may be life. The Europa Clipper mission will try to gather more evidence to substantiate the theory.
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency Signs Multiple Agreements at the 2018 International Astronautical Congress
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has signed three agreements so far the 2018 International Astronautical Congress ongoing in Bremen, Germany.
Read More »Moon Express Looks to Canada for International Growth and Signs MOU with the Canadian Space Agency
There is some irony in the signing today of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Moon Express and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) at the International Astronautical Congress in Bremen.
Read More »A New Moon Race Launched at the 2018 International Astronautical Congress
Though a little clumsy in their presentation and perhaps little lacking in organizational detail, a new non-profit group headlined by space agencies and industry are starting a new moon race, one where technology development is the goal.
Read More »Annual International Astronautical Congress Will Feature Over 40 Presentations By Canadians
This years International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will feature over 40 presentations by Canadians as part of the technical program.
Read More »The Next Generation Plenary: Innovations in Exploration Moderated by Chris Hadfield
Astronaut Chris Hadfield moderates this panel, the Next Generation Plenary: Innovations in Exploration.
Read More »Toronto to Host International Astronautical Congress in 2014
The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has announced that Toronto will host the 65th International Astronautical Congress in 2014. This is a coup for Canada and comes at a time when the space sector is at a significant crossroads.
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