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Canada awards $2.4 million for ground-control systems to be used by RADARSAT+ Earth observation satellites
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded $2.4 million to three companies to design the ground-control systems for the country's upcoming fleet of new Earth observation satellites....
49North awarded $3.7M data-sharing contract for Canada’s Guardian drone program
MDA Space is best known for its robotic arms and satellite technologies, but a newly announced $3.7 million contract shows Canada's largest space company is aggressively trying to expand its footprint with more…
In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 14)
Editor’s Note Welcome to Issue 14 of the In Defence of Canada Briefing. The global space sector continues to accelerate, highlighting the need for domestic policy to keep pace with international markets....
Scaling its orbital data centre: SpaceX’s lunar manufacturing and mass driver plan
In the lead up to the SpaceX initial public offering expected this Friday, the company has been releasing more information on what it plans to do to support its high valuation. This includes more details and a new…
VIAVI 5G non-terrestrial network partnership opens global supply channels for Square Peg
Ottawa based Square Peg Communications has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S. firm VIAVI Solutions to deliver test and validation platforms for the emerging 5G non-terrestrial network sector....
Will a European company be the first to launch an orbital rocket from Canada?
German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has closed a funding round of approximately $400 million CAD (270 million Euros),…
https://spaceq.ca/will-a-european-company-be-the-first-to-launch-an-orbital-rocket-from-canada/
SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq after raising a record $75 billion valued at $1.77-trillion
SpaceX (SPCX) shares began trading on the Nasdaq today following the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history....
T-Minus Engineering test rocket launches but fails to reach targeted altitude at Spaceport Nova Scotia
In its second launch from Spaceport Nova Scotia in less than a year,…
https://spaceq.ca/t-minus-engineering-test-rocket-launches-but-fails-to-reach-targeted-altitude-at-spaceport-nova-scotia/
Jeremy Hansen is ready to help with Canada’s next steps in space, Gibbons to be lead CAPCOM for Artemis III
Artemis II moon astronaut Jeremy Hansen says there is ample opportunity for Canada to contribute to NASA’s newly expanded moon base project. Hansen told SpaceQ in a Thursday (June 11) phone…
A failure to launch: Politics, grievances, and an AI filibuster derail CSA briefing
When the top executives of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) arrived at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research on Monday, May 25, 2026, the goal was seemingly clear: a briefing on the state…
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MDA Space is best known for its robotic arms and satellite technologies, but a newly announced $3.7 million contract shows Canada's largest space company is aggressively trying to expand its footprint with more terrestrial contracts.
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded $2.4 million to three companies to design the ground-control systems for the country's upcoming fleet of new Earth observation satellites.
In the lead up to the SpaceX initial public offering expected this Friday, the company has been releasing more information on what it plans to do to support its high valuation. This includes more details and a new approach to manufacturing for its planned orbital data centre.
German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has closed a funding round of approximately $400 million CAD (270 million Euros), bringing the company's total funding raised to date to roughly $1.3 billion CAD (870 million Euros). This is good news for Maritime Launch Services who recently signed an agreement with them to pursue launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia.
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In its second launch from Spaceport Nova Scotia in less than a year, Dutch-based T-Minus Engineering experienced an outcome similar to its first attempt last November. The vehicle achieved a successful liftoff at 8:51 a.m. local time but encountered an anomaly in the latter stages of its flight profile before reaching its targeted suborbital altitude.
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SpaceX (SPCX) shares began trading on the Nasdaq today following the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. The space and artificial intelligence company successfully raised $75 billion (all figures in USD) by selling shares at a fixed price of $135 with 555,555,555 shares available to the public. This historic offering values SpaceX at a massive $1.77 trillion.
Artemis II moon astronaut Jeremy Hansen says there is ample opportunity for Canada to contribute to NASA’s newly expanded moon base project. Hansen told SpaceQ in a Thursday (June 11) phone interview that the moon base, announced roughly a week before the historic April 1 Artemis 2 mission, shows leadership and vision from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
When the top executives of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) arrived at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research on Monday, May 25, 2026, the goal was seemingly clear: a briefing on the state of Canadian science and space exploration. Instead, what unfolded was a masterclass in parliamentary farce.
Ottawa based Square Peg Communications has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S. firm VIAVI Solutions to deliver test and validation platforms for the emerging 5G non-terrestrial network sector.
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Editor’s Note Welcome to Issue 14 of the In Defence of Canada Briefing. The global space sector continues to accelerate, highlighting the need for domestic policy to keep pace with international markets. This week, SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq with a historic $75 billion IPO, securing a $1.77 trillion valuation that cements its status as a foundational pillar of allied orbital security.
