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The space industry’s role in the Canadian economy is significant, including earth observation, communications, robotics, and pure and applied research. 

In today's revolving door of priorities, is it possible for Canada to draft a clearly conceived, space policy for security and environmental surveillance that can be counted on to meet evolving needs?

Obligations to shareholders and the ­markets are all very nice and, frankly, understandable. But what about ­obligations to taxpayers everywhere who ultimately foot the bills?

Providing in-service / life cycle support to military and commercial platforms in the space, naval, land, and air force sectors.

Telesat offers premier satellite services for broadcast, telecom and corporate entities in North America, South America, Asia and Europe.

In this interview of DND's DG Space, Col André Dupuis asserts that Canada recognizes the multi-faceted need for space-based assets to fulfill a range of whole of government requirements.

What is happening at Director General Space these days? A lot, explains the head of DND's Director General Space. read more >>

New Canadian systems can add real life time connectivity to the high Arctic.

The Conservative government has its well-deserved majority.

Modern warfare is critically reliant on space, not as a force multiplier, but as a fundamental enabler of operations.

A synopsis of latest trends in space, and a call for a formal document outlining Canadian space policy.

Why does the CF need JSSP?

To defend Canada, we must have domain awareness of maritime and Arctic approaches. Using RADARSAT 2, Project Polar Epsilon, a joint space-based wide area surveillance and support capability, will provide the signal-processing infrastructure for improved surveillance.

It is vital to be aware of other satellites to allow precautionary measures to be taken if necessary. The goal of the Surveillance of Space Project is to ensure that Canada continues to receive priority access to the critical orbital data necessary to protect its national interests.

Space is more than just an environment through which we fly (orbit) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensors. The “Sense” component represents a major investment area in DND’s revitalized program.

China to Launch Mars ­Satellite; MDA; RapidEye-AG; Jena Optronik GmbH; SSTL; ISC Kosmotras; CCC; Bombardier Aerospace; Shenyang ­Aircraft Corp; China Aviation Industry Corp; Alenia North America; L-3 Communications; DCNS Group; Saft; Mobile Satellite Ventures; Telesat; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; AAI Corporation; L-3 Communication Systems-West.

Once upon a time, not so long ago, Canada was an aerospace powerhouse.

COSPAS-SARSAT has proven itself as a model of international cooperation, working toward the development of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.