National Defence Minister Blair – 100% Committed to Canada’s Space Capabilities
“The speed of government needs to adapt to the speed of innovation. That’s my job. This is the moment. So let me be very clear:...
Category : Policy
Outer Space Security Panel Clearly Illustrates Challenges
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research recently held the Outer Space Security conference which included a panel on Mapping Space Threats, Risk and Challenges...
The Canadian Space Agency Pulls its Participation from the International Astronautical Congress in Azerbaijan
There is an undercurrent at this years International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Baku, Azerbaijan that isn’t being reported in the media. Approximately 400 km west...
Are the Artemis Accords Becoming Something Greater
NASA has announced that Germany is the latest signatory to the Artemis Accords. This makes them the 29th country to sign on to the Accords,...
New Space Security Portal Launched
Following the release last week of the new Outer Space Security lexicon, and ahead of the upcoming Outer Space Security Conference in a few weeks,...
Outer Space Security Lexicon Published
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Secure World Foundation have released a lexicon for Outer Space Security. The 42 page publication...
As the Government Looks to Cut Spending Will Canada’s Space Program be Affected?
A letter obtained by The Globe and Mail states that cabinet ministers need to cut $15 billion from existing spending plans by October 2. Could...
Canada’s Space Procurement System Too Slow, Say Experts
“The way the government does procurement in this country is not relevant or fit for the task when it comes to space. It is not...
Space Canada Releases Defence Recommendations
Space Canada recently released a new policy position paper. Called “Innovating at Home, Defending Our Interests: Canada’s Space Innovators’ Contribution to National Defence,” it’s focused...
CSA Departmental Plan Reveals 2023 Focus on the Moon, Beyond and Some Other Notable Changes
Artemis 2 will be the big news for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in the coming weeks, along with the suite of Moon announcements released...
