Canada tables Bill C-28 to enact the Canadian Space Launch Act and regulate spaceflight The Government of Canada officially introduced Bill C-28 in the House of Commons today. Formally titled An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act and other Acts, the legislation serves as the parliamentary vehicle to enact the much-anticipated Canadian Space Launch Act—a dedicated framework designed to oversee and regulate commercial space launch and re-entry activities from Canadian soil.

Canada tables Bill C-28 to enact the Canadian Space Launch Act and regulate spaceflight

The Government of Canada officially introduced Bill C-28 in the House of Commons today. Formally titled An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act and other Acts, the legislation serves as the parliamentary vehicle to…

NordSpace receives DND IDEaS Phase 1 funding for the Kestrel VLEO satellite constellation concept Markham-based NordSpace Corp. announced today that it has been awarded approximately $250,000 from the Department of National Defence (DND) through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. The Phase 1 funding will support the company’s Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite constellation technology concept, dubbed "Kestrel." The award falls under the IDEaS “Extended communication coverage…

NordSpace receives DND IDEaS Phase 1 funding for the Kestrel VLEO satellite constellation concept

Markham-based NordSpace Corp. announced today that it has been awarded approximately $250,000 from the Department of National Defence (DND) through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security…

MDA Space awarded repeat antenna order by Airbus for OneWeb constellation extension MDA Space announced today it has received a contract from Airbus to design and manufacture over 1,320 antennas for the OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation extension.

MDA Space awarded repeat antenna order by Airbus for OneWeb constellation extension

MDA Space announced today it has received a contract from Airbus to design and manufacture over 1,320 antennas for the OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation extension.

SWF 2026 Counterspace report highlights electronic warfare threat and Canadian defence implications A new assessment of global counterspace capabilities describes an orbital domain where electronic warfare (EW) and cyber operations remain the only methods actively used in military operations, even as nations pledge to halt destructive kinetic testing.

SWF 2026 Counterspace report highlights electronic warfare threat and Canadian defence implications

A new assessment of global counterspace capabilities describes an orbital domain where electronic warfare (EW) and cyber operations remain the only methods actively used in military operations, even…

Canada and the European Space Agency sign security agreement The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA), establishing the legal framework required to securely exchange classified information between the two agencies.

Canada and the European Space Agency sign security agreement

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA), establishing the legal framework required to securely exchange classified information between the two…

Canada, South Korea deepen ties with space cooperation agreement The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and South Korea's space agency, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a "strategic industrial alliance." The signing took place this week between CSA President Lisa Campbell and KASA Administrator Taeseog Oh during the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

Canada, South Korea deepen ties with space cooperation agreement

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and South Korea's space agency, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a "strategic industrial alliance." The signing took place this…

Jeremy Hansen and Artemis II crew discuss historic lunar mission They flew farther than any humans in history, troubleshot alarms 128,000 kilometres from home, and rode a capsule through the atmosphere at 35 times the speed of sound. Now safely back on solid ground, the Artemis II crew took the stage at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to debrief the world.

Jeremy Hansen and Artemis II crew discuss historic lunar mission

They flew farther than any humans in history, troubleshot alarms 128,000 kilometres from home, and rode a capsule through the atmosphere at 35 times the speed of sound. Now safely back on solid ground, the Artemis II crew took the…

SBQuantum secures $4M USD seed round, names new CEO and expands to the US Sherbrooke-based quantum sensor developer SBQuantum has closed an oversubscribed $4 million USD (approximately $5.48 million CAD) seed funding round. The announcement coincides with the appointment of a new chief executive and the establishment of a dedicated United States subsidiary to target American defence and government contracts.

SBQuantum secures $4M USD seed round, names new CEO and expands to the US

Sherbrooke-based quantum sensor developer SBQuantum has closed an oversubscribed $4 million USD (approximately $5.48 million CAD) seed funding round. The announcement coincides with the appointment of a new chief executive…

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation awarded $400K in Aqualunar Challenge The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), in partnership with the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada Initiative, has awarded Toronto-based Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) the $400,000 grand prize in the Aqualunar Challenge.

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation awarded $400K in Aqualunar Challenge

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), in partnership with the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada Initiative, has awarded Toronto-based Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) the $400,000 grand prize in the Aqualunar…

White House directs accelerated space nuclear power initiative On April 14, 2026, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued National Science and Technology Memorandum 3 (NSTM-3), officially launching the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power.

White House directs accelerated space nuclear power initiative

On April 14, 2026, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued National Science and Technology Memorandum 3 (NSTM-3), officially launching the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power.

Kepler awarded $30.1 million prime contract for European Space Agency HydRON optical network Toronto-based Kepler Communications continues to cement its role in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) high-throughput broadband architecture, announcing today it has been selected as the prime contractor for HydRON Element 3.

Kepler awarded $30.1 million prime contract for European Space Agency HydRON optical network

Toronto-based Kepler Communications continues to cement its role in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) high-throughput broadband architecture, announcing today it has been selected as the prime contractor…

Canada formalizes subscriptions to four new European Space Agency programs The federal government has officially authorized Canada’s participation in a new suite of European Space Agency (ESA) programs, subject to ratification, marking an expansion of the country's international space partnerships. Recent Orders in Council dated March 30, 2026, authorize the formal signing of arrangements that embed Canada into four multilateral ESA initiatives: Moonlight, FutureNAV, ACCESS, and the European Resilience from Space for Earth Observation (ERS-EO) Programme.

Canada formalizes subscriptions to four new European Space Agency programs

The federal government has officially authorized Canada’s participation in a new suite of European Space Agency (ESA) programs, subject to ratification, marking an expansion of the country's international space…

MDA Space taps UK-based Spaceflux for Canadian space surveillance observatories Following the recent award of the $32 million Surveillance of Space 2 (SofS 2) contract to MDA Space, UK-based Spaceflux has been selected as the optical systems provider for the program's three new ground-based observatories.

MDA Space taps UK-based Spaceflux for Canadian space surveillance observatories

Following the recent award of the $32 million Surveillance of Space 2 (SofS 2) contract to MDA Space, UK-based Spaceflux has been selected as the optical systems provider for the program's three new ground-based…

In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 5) Editor’s Note Welcome to the fifth briefing of In Defence of Canada. In the modern battlespace, raw orbital data is obsolete. Allied militaries no longer want pixels; they want algorithmic pipelines. This week, we see exactly what it takes to supply that demand. Vancouver’s EarthDaily Analytics has secured an important eight-figure contract to feed AI-ready, machine-readable imagery directly to the U.S.

In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 5)

Editor’s Note Welcome to the fifth briefing of In Defence of Canada. In the modern battlespace, raw orbital data is obsolete. Allied militaries no longer want pixels; they want algorithmic pipelines. This week, we see exactly what it takes to supply that…

MDA Space announces “MDA MIDNIGHT” space control platform for the defence market MDA Space announced the launch of MDA MIDNIGHT today at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The new offering is a space control platform designed specifically for defence organizations to protect critical assets in the space domain. MDA MIDNIGHT, a manoeuvrable spacecraft, marks the latest push by the company as it adds new defence products, deepening its reach into the active orbital defence market and what the industry calls ‘bodyguard’ satellites.

MDA Space announces “MDA MIDNIGHT” space control platform for the defence market

MDA Space announced the launch of MDA MIDNIGHT today at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The new offering is a space control platform designed specifically for defence organizations to protect critical…

Mission Control taps Magellan Aerospace for Lunar Utility Rover systems Mission Control has selected Magellan Aerospace to join its team developing concepts for Canada's Lunar Utility Rover. Working within a consortium of Canadian partners, Magellan will design subsystems for a vehicle described as a semi-autonomous, minibus-sized rover.

Mission Control taps Magellan Aerospace for Lunar Utility Rover systems

Mission Control has selected Magellan Aerospace to join its team developing concepts for Canada's Lunar Utility Rover. Working within a consortium of Canadian partners, Magellan will design subsystems for a vehicle described…

Artemis 2 crew returns to Houston, passing the baton Less than 24 hours after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, the Artemis 2 crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen—returned to Houston, Texas. Stepping off the plane at Ellington Field to a massive crowd of family, friends, NASA personnel, and dignitaries, the crew reflected on the profound human experience of deep space exploration and passed the baton to the next generation of lunar explorers.

Artemis 2 crew returns to Houston, passing the baton

Less than 24 hours after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, the Artemis 2 crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen—returned to Houston, Texas. Stepping off the…

Canada’s historic role in Artemis 2 and NASA managers detail pinpoint reentry NASA mission managers declared the Artemis 2 flight test a resounding success during a post-splashdown press conference, praising the precision of the Orion spacecraft and the international workforce that built it.

Canada’s historic role in Artemis 2 and NASA managers detail pinpoint reentry

NASA mission managers declared the Artemis 2 flight test a resounding success during a post-splashdown press conference, praising the precision of the Orion spacecraft and the international workforce that built it.

Artemis 2: Latest reentry updates (Live) The Artemis 2 crew is just over an hour from splashdown.

Artemis 2: Latest reentry updates (Live)

The Artemis 2 crew is just over an hour from splashdown.

NASA updates final Orion engine burn and spashdown timeline NASA provided a late morning update today with information on the final Orion engine burn and a timeline for splashdown which is targeted for 8:07 p.m. EDT (5:07 p.m. PDT) off the coast of San Diego.

NASA updates final Orion engine burn and spashdown timeline

NASA provided a late morning update today with information on the final Orion engine burn and a timeline for splashdown which is targeted for 8:07 p.m. EDT (5:07 p.m. PDT) off the coast of San Diego.

NASA managers outline Artemis 2 reentry and address propulsion issue ahead of splashdown NASA mission managers held their final status briefing ahead of the Artemis 2 splashdown, expressing high confidence in the Orion spacecraft’s thermal protection system and outlining the sequence of events that will bring the four-person crew safely back to Earth.

NASA managers outline Artemis 2 reentry and address propulsion issue ahead of splashdown

NASA mission managers held their final status briefing ahead of the Artemis 2 splashdown, expressing high confidence in the Orion spacecraft’s thermal protection system and outlining the sequence of events…

Video: Artemis 2 flight day 8 highlights – Orion crew packs up and unveils Apollo 18 flag On Flight Day 8 of the Artemis 2 mission, the crew of the Orion spacecraft officially shifted their focus toward Friday's planned Pacific Ocean splashdown. With the Moon well behind them, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen spent the day reconfiguring the cabin, managing stowage, and completing critical hardware tests. The crew successfully wrapped up a major environmental control test, returning the cabin to a standard 14.7 psi after operating at a reduced 10.2 psi to simulate future lunar lander conditions.

Video: Artemis 2 flight day 8 highlights – Orion crew packs up and unveils Apollo 18 flag

On Flight Day 8 of the Artemis 2 mission, the crew of the Orion spacecraft officially shifted their focus toward Friday's planned Pacific Ocean splashdown. With the Moon well behind them, NASA astronauts Reid…

Vancouver’s EarthDaily Analytics secures eight-figure US defence contract Vancouver-based Earth observation company EarthDaily Analytics has signed an eight-figure data subscription agreement to provide daily, AI-ready satellite imagery to an undisclosed U.S. defence and intelligence technology company. The agreement will see EarthDaily provide the U.S. contractor with access to tens of millions of square kilometres of daily satellite imagery. The deal highlights a growing trend in the geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) sector: the procurement of data designed specifically to feed into large-scale artificial intelligence and machine learning workflows, rather than traditional visual analysis.

Vancouver’s EarthDaily Analytics secures eight-figure US defence contract

Vancouver-based Earth observation company EarthDaily Analytics has signed an eight-figure data subscription agreement to provide daily, AI-ready satellite imagery to an undisclosed U.S. defence and intelligence technology…

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Artemis 2 crew reflects on lunar flyby and Earth’s fragility during briefing The Artemis 2 crew held an in-flight press conference today sharing their reflections on the historic lunar flyby and the operational realities of their mission as they coast back toward Earth.

Artemis 2 crew reflects on lunar flyby and Earth’s fragility during briefing

The Artemis 2 crew held an in-flight press conference today sharing their reflections on the historic lunar flyby and the operational realities of their mission as they coast back toward Earth.

Video: Artemis 2 flight day 7 highlights – Orion calls the ISS and completes its first return burn Flight Day 7 of the Artemis 2 mission offered the crew—including CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen—a slightly quieter schedule following the intense activity of the lunar flyby. The day kicked off with the release of spectacular new imagery, including a stunning view of a total solar eclipse captured from the Moon, revealing the Sun's corona and the softly illuminated lunar surface.

Video: Artemis 2 flight day 7 highlights – Orion calls the ISS and completes its first return burn

Flight Day 7 of the Artemis 2 mission offered the crew—including CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen—a slightly quieter schedule following the intense activity of the lunar flyby. The day kicked off with the…

Artemis 2 crew captures rare lunar science as Orion splashdown target time announced Following a highly successful lunar flyby, NASA and Artemis 2 mission managers held a press briefing on Tuesday to detail spacecraft performance, early science returns, and the crew's trajectory back to Earth. The Orion spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has officially exited the lunar sphere of influence. Having completed humanity's first crewed lunar pass in over 50 years, the crew is now firmly on track for a Friday splashdown.

Artemis 2 crew captures rare lunar science as Orion splashdown target time announced

Following a highly successful lunar flyby, NASA and Artemis 2 mission managers held a press briefing on Tuesday to detail spacecraft performance, early science returns, and the crew's trajectory back to Earth. The…

In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 4) Editor’s Note Welcome to the fourth briefing of In Defence of Canada. As Canada rapidly injects capital to build sovereign space infrastructure, we must remember that our domestic industry does not operate in a vacuum. This week, we examine the United States Space Force (USSF) International Partnership Strategy. The core thesis of the Pentagon's roadmap is clear: the space domain is too complex and contested for any single power to control.

In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 4)

Editor’s Note Welcome to the fourth briefing of In Defence of Canada. As Canada rapidly injects capital to build sovereign space infrastructure, we must remember that our domestic industry does not operate in a vacuum. This week, we examine the United States…

Video: Artemis 2 flight day 6 highlights – Crew captures rare science and breaks Apollo 13 distance record during historic lunar flyby On Flight Day 6 of the Artemis 2 mission, the crew—including CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen—completed humanity’s first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The Orion spacecraft officially entered the lunar sphere of influence early in the day, meaning the Moon's gravity overtook Earth's as the primary force acting on the capsule.

Video: Artemis 2 flight day 6 highlights – Crew captures rare science and breaks Apollo 13 distance record during historic lunar flyby

On Flight Day 6 of the Artemis 2 mission, the crew—including CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen—completed humanity’s first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The Orion…

Artemis 2 flight day 6: Lunar flyby coverage begins as Orion prepares for the far side It is officially Flight Day 6 of the historic Artemis 2 mission and NASA kicked off its live broadcast of the today's lunar flyby, bringing audiences along for the ride as the crew—including Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen—makes their closest lunar approach.

Artemis 2 flight day 6: Lunar flyby coverage begins as Orion prepares for the far side

It is officially Flight Day 6 of the historic Artemis 2 mission and NASA kicked off its live broadcast of the today's lunar flyby, bringing audiences along for the ride as the crew—including Canadian Space…