In the race to see who will deliver satellite communications from low Earth orbit, OneWeb appears to be behind SpaceX, at least in the number of satellites launched to date.
Read More »RCM will assist Canada with Disaster Charter monitoring
Canada’s RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) will soon join a suite of 61 international satellites that assist emergency authorities in dealing with floods, storms, earthquakes and other problems threatening humans, according to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Read More »The Canadian Astronomical Society Issues a Statement on Satellite Constellations
The Canadian Astronomical Society has posted a statement online that focuses on both satellite debris and the sheer number of satellites in orbit and the related issues for the ground based astronomy community.
Read More »Canada Issues Tender Consultation for Future Earth Observation Systems
It's been much anticipated, and now the Government of Canada is moving forward with a consultation to define what Earth Observation systems Canada should consider as a follow-on to the RADARSAT Constellation Mission. 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 Companies Will Likely Have Double Digit Satellites Launched This Year – The Start of a Trend
Between now and the end of 2021 Canada may have more satellites launched than the combined previous 57 years going back to 1962 and the launch of Canada’s first satellite, Alouette 1.
Read More »Kepler Communications Goes In-house and Local to Manufacture Satellite Constellation
Kepler Communications has decided to go in-house to build its satellite constellation, and in so doing has become the second Canadian company to build a state-of-the-art small satellite manufacturing facility capable of mass production.
Read More »GHGSat Takes Advantage of Invitation to the World Economic Forum
Last July GHGSat was invited to take part in the just concluded World Economic Forum as one of 56 Technology Pioneers. They prepared and made sure to take full advantage of the opportunity.
Read More »Telesat Prepares for U.S. Air Force Satellite Exercise
Telesat and two American partner companies plan a nine-month exercise with the U.S. Air Force that could position the Canadian satellite operator for future military and government tenders.
Read More »exactEarth and Hisdesat Awarded Four Year Contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency
exactEarth and Hisdesat announced that in partnership they have received a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide satellite AIS (Automatic Identification System) services.
Read More »Airbus Defence and Space Limited Awarded Support Contract for RCM and PE2 Cryptographic Subsystems
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) published notification today that Airbus Defence and Space Limited of the UK had been awarded a service support contract for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) and Polar Epsilon 2 (PE2) Cryptographic Subsystems.
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