Space news
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August 26, 2026
Leaf Space has completed its first ground station in Canada at Spaceport Nova Scotia near Canso, N.S. in partnership with Maritime Launch Services. The post Leaf Space activates ground station at…
August 25, 2026
ACT’s final microwave-background measurements reinforce the 13.8-billion-year age, while Rajendra Gupta’s 26.7-billion-year result depends on a hybrid tired-light model and changing physical…
The White House issued a new National Space Transportation Policy on Aug. 20, replacing the country’s 2013 space transportation policy and setting a target of more than 1,000 launches and reentries…
Leaf Space has extended its global ground station network to Canada with the completion of a ground station at Spaceport Nova Scotia, in partnership with Maritime Launch Services. The installation…
August 24, 2026
The U.S. imposed 50 per cent tariffs on US$20 billion of Canadian goods Aug. 22, hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with Washington. None of the new tariffs affect the…
August 21, 2026
Welcome to Issue 22 of the In Defence of Canada Briefing. Building sovereign defence capabilities requires more than acquiring platforms, it demands human talent and cutting-edge research. This…
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has selected four more projects under its 2025 FAST program, backing advanced manufacturing for space structures, astronaut training, navigation in low Earth orbit…
August 20, 2026
The Government of Canada has issued a new warning in its August update, the 2026 wildfire season is far from over. With more than 4.1 million hectares already burned and 582 fires currently active…
MDA Space wants to stop sending its satellites abroad to be launched. Every spacecraft the company builds and tests in Montreal now leaves the country to reach orbit. The post Launch Canada…
August 14, 2026
Launch Canada is once again about to kick off the Launch Canada Challenge student rocketry competition for its fifth year.
Expedition 75 ended the week studying Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers and reviewing procedures for a spacewalk to support the removal and replacement of a space-to-ground antenna on Tuesday, Aug…
August 13, 2026
Canadian satellite operator Telesat’s latest financial results paint a picture of short-term pain in the first six months of 2026 and raises concern over debt that matures in the next […] The post…
August 11, 2026
The edge of space is closer than many Canadians realize. From Aug. 15 to 23, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will conduct the ICARUS 2026 campaign, sending meteorological balloons up to 35…
HOUSTON, TEXAS — Twenty-five years after Canadarm2 arrived on the International Space Station, SpaceQ toured NASA’s Mission Control and Johnson Space Center (JSC) to catch up on a busy orbital year.
August 10, 2026
Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028. The post…
TUPPER LAKE, NY — Canadian space hardware and geospatial imagery service provider MDA Space continued gliding… The post MDA Space: Double-digit rev, EBITDA increase (again) & more to come; pitches…
Natural Resources Canada has released the sixth edition of the WildFireSat e-Bulletin, providing new open-access training resources for fire managers and an update on industry consultations…
MDA Space will “repurpose” its microgravity robot-arm tech for lunar surface operations after the US space agency put the Gateway plans on hold. The post MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For…
August 8, 2026
Northrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency will adapt what they had been working on for NASA’s lunar Gateway into applications for a planned lunar base, albeit with few specifics. The post…
The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.
August 7, 2026
The future of Canada’s most famous space robotics technology is no longer in limbo. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has affirmed plans to repurpose investments in the Canadarm3 program to support…
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Multiple sources have reported that SpaceX has stopped accepting bookings for its Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare missions beyond late 2028, with the company citing a fully booked Falcon 9…
August 5, 2026
The Canadian Space Agency opens $2.4 million CUBICS 2026 opportunity for university CubeSat projects
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has opted again to fund the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS) program, this time allocating a $2.4 million to support university-led satellite missions.
August 4, 2026
Arctic communications award will fund an expansion of Telesat’s Lightspeed, taking the planned LEO network to 225 spacecraft The post Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian defense contract appeared…
Telesat signed a $1.9 billion (U.S. dollar) contract with the government of Canada for Arctic military satcom connectivity and will expand the Lightspeed constellation by 69 satellites to fulfill…
NASA and SpaceX are targeting Sept. 12 for the launch of the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which includes Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk embarking on…
TUPPER LAKE, NY— The Canadian Defence Investment Agency (DIA) order for 69 additional Telesat Lightspeed Ka-band… The post Canada’s military makes good on Arctic broadband promise with $1.9B Telesat…
August 3, 2026
The expanse of glacial ice on Canada’s Baffin Island lost its snow cover quickly and early in summer 2026, revealing a network of melt features. The post A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap appeared…
July 31, 2026
Geospatial intelligence provider Intermap Technologies, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Canadian software developer PCI…
July 29, 2026
ISED opens consultation for streamlined spectrum licensing for space launches and in-orbit servicing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a public consultation to modernize spectrum regulations for the Canada’s space sector. This particular consultation outlines a…