NorthStar Earth & Space (NorthStar), the a space-based situational awareness startup, has signed satellite operator SES as its first major commercial client. 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 »CSA Funds Supporting Quantum Technology in Space
As reported earlier in SpaceQ, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) awarded $16 million in various contributions and funding for space-related technology as part of the Space Technology Development Program’s (STDP) A07. While many of the technologies were for advanced technology, four of the companies particularly stand out: the “Quantum Technologies” group that are looking to leverage quantum mechanics and quantum computing for space-based applications.
Read More »CSA’s Small Business Stream Garners Awards to Eight Companies Totalling $2.1 Million
The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) latest announcement of opportunity for the Space Technology Development Program (STDP), dubbed AO-7, includes $16 million of which $2.1 million went to eight companies in the small business section. 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 »Maritime Launch Service to Host Suborbital Launch Attempt Next Month
Maritime Launch Services (MLS) remains on track to offer a small rocket launch this year, its CEO said in a recent broadcast, but no updates were available yet on its licensing efforts.
Read More »NorthStar Finds New Launch Provider
After Virgin Orbit recently folded, NorthStar Earth & Space was in need of a new launch provider to get its first group of satellites launched this year. Today they announced that Rocket Lab would be their ride to space.
Read More »Telesat LEO 3 Ships to New Zealand for Launch
Three weeks ago Telesat announced that it had contracted the Space Flight Laboratory to build another demonstration satellite for its Lightspeed constellation, dubbed LEO 3, and that it was nearing completion.
Read More »Canadian Company Looking to Develop a Nuclear Fission Reactor for the Moon
Reliable, consistent electric power is a necessity for establishing human-occupied bases on the Moon. This is why the Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) of Toronto wants to develop a transportable nuclear fission reactor for use in these locations, under the name ‘Project LEUNR.’ This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Awards $16 million for Space Technology Development Program AO 7
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recently released the list of 27 organizations that received funding under the Space Technology Development Program (STDP) AO 7. We’ve already covered some of the awards, but in the coming weeks you’ll see more detailed stories on the other awards.
Read More »CSA Awards $3.15 Million to Student CubeSat Projects
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded $3.15 million in grants to nine Canadian universities to design, build and launch CubeSats into orbit.
Read More »CSA’s Space Brain Hack is Coming Again in October, This Years Winners Announced
The winners of this year’s Space Brain Hack at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) focused on mental health matters, including giving astronauts “sensory simulation and a virtual escape” from their circumstances while staying in touch with family and friends.
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