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Canadian government pivots to Europe with $528.5 million investment for dual-use technologies

At the SpaceBound conference late Monday afternoon, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly provided the gathered industry representatives a funding announcement of $528.5 million that will help them access…
Canadian government pivots to Europe with $528.5 million investment for dual-use technologies
At the SpaceBound conference late Monday afternoon, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly provided the gathered industry representatives a funding announcement of $528.5 million that will help them access dual-use space program in Europe, a further signal that Canada is pivoting towards Europe as a protectionist United States continues its trade war with Canada.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Kepler Communications to launch 10 optical data relay satellites in January 2026

Kepler Communications is preparing to launch the first ten satellites of its optical data relay constellation in January 2026, marking a major milestone for the 10 year old company.
Kepler Communications to launch 10 optical data relay satellites in January 2026
Kepler Communications is preparing to launch the first ten satellites of its optical data relay constellation in January 2026, marking a major milestone for the 10 year old company.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
RDX completes design review ahead of its first suborbital launch attempt

On a post on LinkedIn, Montreal area based Reaction Dynamics (RDX) announced last week it had completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) of their two-stage suborbital launch vehicle.
RDX completes design review ahead of its first suborbital launch attempt
On a post on LinkedIn, Montreal area based Reaction Dynamics (RDX) announced last week it had completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) of their two-stage suborbital launch vehicle.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On continued growth MDA Space reaffirms outlook in Q3 earnings call - With revenues up to $410 million in the third quarter 2025, a 45.1% increase year-over-year, MDA Space reaffirmed its previous guidance going forward with satellite systems leading the charge. #cdnspace
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On continued growth MDA Space reaffirms outlook in Q3 earnings call
With revenues up to $409.8 million in Q3 2025, a 45.1% increase year-over-year, MDA Space reaffirmed its previous guidance going forward with satellite systems lead the charge.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
SBQuantum awarded $1.3M contract from the European Space Agency - Sherbrooke, Quebec based SBQuantum is finding continued interest in its quantum diamond magnetometers sensors with another contract contract from the European Space Agency. #cdnspace

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SBQuantum awarded $1.3M contract from the European Space Agency
SBQuantum is finding continued interest in its quantum diamond magnetometers sensors with another contract contract from the European Space Agency.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Canada’s space program needs a new strategy - Next week, the annual SpaceBound conference will gather in Ottawa to discuss the state of the space economy. This year, there will be a heightened emphasis on space defence. #cdnspace

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Canada's space program needs a new strategy
Next week the annual SpaceBound conference hosted by Canada's national space industry association Space Canada, will gather in Ottawa to discuss the state of the space economy and this year there will...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Viasat inks deal for Telesat’s Lightspeed services

A deal has been in the works for some time now and today Telesat announced that Viasat has signed a multi-year contract for Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) services.

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Viasat inks deal for Telesat's Lightspeed services
A deal has been in the works for some time now and today Telesat announced that Viasat has signed a multi-year contract for Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) services.
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April 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Canada focuses on lunar teamwork in new United Nations Action Team

Four employees of the Canadian Space Agency will take part in the United Nations’ new Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation.

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Canada focuses on lunar teamwork in new United Nations Action Team
The Canadian Space Agency will take part in the United Nations' new Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC) to continue to emphasize multinational teamwork for future moon missions.
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April 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NordSpace launches SHARP supersonic and hypersonic platform

NordSpace, the Markham-based space tech company that is building launchers and its own Canadian spaceport, has unveiled its Supersonic and Hypersonic Applications Research Platform (SHARP).

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NordSpace launches SHARP supersonic and hypersonic platform
NordSpace, who are building an orbital launch system, has unveiled its Supersonic and Hypersonic Applications Research Platform (SHARP).
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April 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
MDA Space to acquire SatixFy for $278 million

In August of 2023 MDA Space announced it was acquiring the digital payload division of SatixFy Communications. Today they announced they planned to acquire the rest of the company.

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MDA Space to acquire SatixFy for $278 million
In August of 2023 MDA Space announced it was acquiring the digital payload division of SatixFy Communications. Today they announced they planned to acquire the rest of the company.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Class of 2025 Fellow’s revealed by Zenith Canada

The not-for-profit organization Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation, which aims to develop students and keep that talent in Canada, has announced its 2025 class of Fellows.

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Class of 2025 Fellow's revealed by Zenith Canada
Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation, which aims to develop students and keep that talent in Canada, has announced its 2025 class of Fellows.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
ABB to supply interferometer for Japanese satellite Himawari-10

L3Harris Technologies has awarded a contract to ABB to develop a high-resolution infrared interferometer system for the Himawari-10 satellite.

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ABB to supply interferometer for Japanese satellite Himawari-10
L3Harris Technologies has awarded a contract to ABB to develop a high-resolution infrared interferometer system for the Himawari-10 satellite.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Telesat readies for moderate 2025 ahead of Lightspeed’s launch, discusses Viasat

Telesat’s latest results emphasized the need to keep pushing ahead with its new low Earth orbit constellation – Lightspeed – during tougher times in the geostationary market.

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Telesat readies for moderate 2025 ahead of Lightspeed's launch, discusses Viasat
Telesat's results emphasized the need to keep pushing ahead with its Lightspeed constellation – during tougher times in the geostationary market.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Canadian Space Agency signs launch services agreement with Exolaunch

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has signed a launch services agreement with Exolaunch for its CUBICS Initiative, a follow-on program to the successful Canadian CubeSat Project.

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Canadian Space Agency signs launch services agreement with Exolaunch
The Canadian Space Agency has signed a launch services agreement with Exolaunch for its CUBICS Initiative, a student program for CubeSats.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Telesat signs Lightspeed agreement with Bangladesh’s ADN Telecom

Telesat and ADN Telecom Limited have signed a multi-year agreement that will see the Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation used in Bangladesh and South Asia.

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Telesat signs Lightspeed agreement with Bangladesh's ADN Telecom
Telesat and ADN Telecom have signed a multi-year agreement that will see the Lightspeed constellation used in Bangladesh and South Asia.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Aqualunar Challenge finalists have been selected

The Aqualunar Challenge, a collaboration between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and Impact Canada, has selected four finalists who will compete for the $400,000 Grand Winner prize.

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The Aqualunar Challenge finalists have been selected
The Aqualunar Challenge has selected four finalists who will compete for the $400,000 Grand Winner prize to be announced in 2026.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Dan Goldberg Satellite 2025 interview transcript

At the recent Satellite 2025 conference in Washington, DC, the March 11 opening session was a fireside chat with Telesat president and CEO Dan Goldberg.

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Dan Goldberg Satellite 2025 interview transcript
At the recent Satellite 2025 conference the March 11 opening session was a fireside chat with Telesat president and CEO Dan Goldberg.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Canada, Australia partner on over-the-horizon radar technology

The Government of Canada announced Tuesday that it will work with Australia to create over-the-horizon radar technology designed to perform surveillance of areas in an around Canada’s north.

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Canada, Australia partner on over-the-horizon radar technology
The Government of Canada announced that it will work with Australia to create over-the-horizon radar technology designed for surveillance.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A Column About … Columns

It’s been a while since I wrote one of these columns.

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A Column About … Columns
It's been a while since I wrote one of these columns. Before I say anything else, I would like to say thanks to Marc Boucher for sticking with me through this dry spell.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Canadian Space Agency opens Earth observation phase A for TICFIRE

Canada is a contributing partner on the NASA led Atmosphere Observing System and has opened the phase A solicitation for the Thin Ice Clouds and Far InfraRed Emissions (TICFIRE) instrument.

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CSA opens Earth observation phase A for TICFIRE
Canada is a partner on the NASA led Atmosphere Observing System and has opened the phase A solicitation for the TICFIRE instrument.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Wyvern partners with Chile’s Lemu on biodiversity

Wyvern announced this morning that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Lemu, a Chilean company, that will see the companies combined offerings used to support broader commercial access to hyperspectral imagery.

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Wyvern partners with Chile's Lemu on biodiversity
Wyvern announced it has entered into an agreement with Lemu that will see them offer broader commercial access to hyperspectral imagery.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Rocket Lab unveils Flatellite satellite platform and intends to acquire Mynaric

Rocket Lab has unveiled Its newest piece of hardware, the Flatellite, in their recent investors’ presentation and elaborated on in a longer announcement by the company.

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Rocket Lab unveils Flatellite satellite platform
Rocket Lab has unveiled Its newest piece of hardware, the Flatellite, in their recent investors’ presentation and elaborated on in an announcement.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Telesat announces two European agreements for Lightspeed

Telesat’s Lightspeed generated two agreements in Europe in recent days, as the company aims to get its first low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation satellites into space in 2026.

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Telesat announces two European agreements for Lightspeed
Telesat's Lightspeed generated two agreements in Europe in recent days, as the company aims to get its first LEO constellation satellites into space in 2026.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Canada’s technology helps repel lunar dust on Blue Ghost moon lander

The Blue Ghost Mission 1 has Canadian technology from Markham Ontario based Integrity Testing Laboratory that helps repels lunar dust from the lander.

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Canada's technology helps repel lunar dust on Blue Ghost moon lander
The Blue Ghost Mission 1 has Canadian technology from Integrity Testing Laboratory that helps repels lunar dust from the lander.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Telesat to build new campus in Gatineau adding 300 jobs

Telesat has announced plans to build a new Telesat campus in Gatineau,due to open in the fourth quarter of 2025 and bring 300 new jobs to the area.

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Telesat to build new campus in Gatineau adding 300 jobs
Telesat has announced plans to build a new campus in Gatineau due to open in the 4th quarter of 2025 and bring 300 new jobs to the area.
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March 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM