Canadian Space Agency

[Calculus]

RADARSAT Constellation successfully launched today, atop a Space X Falcon 9:RADARSAT Constellation Makes It to Orbit - Canadian Defence Review | Canadian Defence Review

IN THE NEWS | FrontLine Defence

What is RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM)? What is the RCM?

 

[Calculus]

What is the CSA? http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/Default.asp

 

[John Fedup]

What is the CSA? http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/Default.asp

The three letter acronym is also used by the company in Rexdale, Ontario that provides electrical approvals and other safety approvals.

 

[Calculus]

RADARSAT Constellation successfully launched today, atop a Space X Falcon 9:RADARSAT Constellation Makes It to Orbit - Canadian Defence Review | Canadian Defence Review

IN THE NEWS | FrontLine Defence

What is RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM)? What is the RCM?

Now fully operational: Canadian surveillance satellite system now operational

 

[Calculus]

Now fully operational: Canadian surveillance satellite system now operational

And related (MDA now back in Canadian hands): https://www.cbc.ca/news/SOMNIA-1.5410492

 

[Calculus]

Looks like the first of Canada's contributions to the renewed lunar exploration has been awarded:

MDA Awarded Contract for Canadarm3 on NASA-led Gateway

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[Calculus]

Further to the previous post, Canada will be sending an astronaut into space in 2023 in support of the Lunar Gateway project (the mission is Artemis II): https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/canada-astronaut-moon-1.5843540

 

[Sender]

More on Canadarm 3, as a follow-up to the link posted by @Calculus above:

MDA Awarded $269M Contract for Next Phase of the Canadarm3 Program

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[John Fedup]

More on Canadarm 3, as a follow-up to the link posted by @Calculus above:

MDA Awarded $269M Contract for Next Phase of the Canadarm3 Program

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NASA apparently doesn’t need the Gateway and is now planning a lunar orbiting space station. Given increased defence needs, it will interesting to see how of the much Lunar missions get cancelled.

NASA's 'critical path' to the moon no longer requires a Lunar Gateway: Report

But this isn't the end for the moon-orbiting space station.

www.space.com

 

[ngatimozart]

NASA is going with Space X's Starship now.

Given increased defence needs, it will interesting to see how of the much Lunar missions get cancelled.

Possibly, but I think that Elon would still go to the moon anyway. If anything, the current situation will have reinforced his ambition to inhabit Mars and make humanity a multiplanet species.

 

[Sender]

Canada to build a lunar rover for future moon exploration:

First Canadian rover to set wheels on the Moon

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[Sender]

Further to the previous post, Canada will be sending an astronaut into space in 2023 in support of the Lunar Gateway project (the mission is Artemis II): https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/canada-astronaut-moon-1.5843540

And that astronaut has been selected - Jeremy Hansen:

Meet Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut on board Artemis 2 moon mission

Jeremy Hansen's first-ever spaceflight will be a historic one.

www.space.com

Canadian astronaut chosen for Artemis II mission | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Canadian astronaut chosen for Artemis II mission Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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[Sender]

Interesting news related to a domestic satellite launch capability. That part isn't new - the site in Nova Scotia has been under development for several years. What is new is the mention of a new hypersonic vehicle (SHARP) and rocket motors.

https://www.kxan.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/793301494/nordspace-announces-sharp-program-canadian-hypersonic-and-space-research-systems-for-defence-applications/

NordSpace - Advancing Life on Earth, From Space

For all Canadians. Responsive and sustainable space missions, from anywhere on Earth to anywhere in space. Launch vehicles, spaceports, satellites.

www.nordspace.com

 

[Sender]

List of all current and future Canadian satellites. Bigger than I thought.

Authorized and Approved Canadian Satellites

Conditions of Licence for Satellites in Operation. Approvals in Principle for Satellites Not Yet in Operation

ised-isde.canada.ca

 

[John Fedup]

List of all current and future Canadian satellites. Bigger than I thought.

Authorized and Approved Canadian Satellites

Conditions of Licence for Satellites in Operation. Approvals in Principle for Satellites Not Yet in Operation

ised-isde.canada.ca

Does not yet in operation mean they haven't been launched yet?

 

[Sender]

Does not yet in operation mean they haven't been launched yet?

Correct. There are also a number of satellites not listed here, that are part of the new north warning system. I expect there will be more detail in the upcoming defence policy update in the Fall, but from what I have read these would be used in combination with the new Jindalee OTH radar and updated "standard" radars to form a system capable of detecting new threats, such as hypersonics. There are hints already in the current defence policy (Our North, Strong and Free).

 

[Sender]

Canadian Space Mining Corporation has been awarded funding from the CSA towards development of a reactor to power settlements and manufacturing/mining efforts on the moon.

Canadian Space Mining Corporation awarded $1M CAD by CSA

Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) has been awarded a $1 million CAD contribution from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

canadiandefencereview.com

 

[Sender]

Canada's latest remote sensing constellation (Chorus) update (launch is due later this year via SpaceX):

MDA Space Opens CHORUS Control Centre Ahead of Late 2026 Launch

MDA Space opens the MDA CHORUS Control Centre in Québec, advancing operational readiness for the dual-band SAR constellation launch.

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