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News•Feb 27, 2026
New Alliances: The Space Defence Implications of the Canada-Japan ETTA
Canada and Japan have signed an Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement (ETTA) to co‑develop defence projects and share technology, including space‑related capabilities. The deal aligns with Canada’s push to diversify away from US‑centric procurement and Japan’s move to expand its defence export regime. Both nations see the partnership as a way to bolster sovereign launch capacity and space domain awareness amid rising regional threats. Implementation details will unfold over the coming months.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Space Data Meets Ground Troops: The Calian-ADGA Training Partnership
Calian Group and ADGA Group have signed a three‑year partnership to create advanced land‑training simulators for the Canadian Army, embedding full C5ISRT networks into synthetic battlefields. Both firms bring deep satellite communications and secure simulation expertise, ensuring virtual environments mirror...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Real-Time Radiation Tracking: Canada’s Newest Contribution to the Moon Race
The Canadian Space Agency has earmarked $5.5 million for Ontario‑based Bubble Technology Industries to develop the Canadian Active Neutron Spectrometer (CANS). The device will provide real‑time neutron radiation measurements for Artemis missions, addressing a major health hazard for astronauts beyond Earth’s...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
CSA to Invest in Future Lunar Mining and Power Infrastructure
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has launched the Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative (LSEI) Architecture Studies to shape Canada’s contributions to NASA’s Artemis program. The agency will fund up to two contracts per focus area—mining and in‑situ resource utilization (ISRU) and...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Halifax’s Galaxia Mission Systems to Expand Facility, Engineering Team Following Federal Investment
Galaxia Mission Systems, the sole space‑sector firm among nine Nova Scotia recipients, secured a $218,750 repayable contribution from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. The funding, part of a $4 million regional allocation under the federal Defence Industrial Strategy, will expand Galaxia’s...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Industry Input Wanted for Next Canadian Space Agency Priority Technologies
The Canadian Space Agency has issued a Request for Information titled “Enabling Technologies for Future Missions” to gather industry input before launching its next Space Technology Development Program (STDP) solicitation. Historically, the STDP has been under‑funded, receiving only $147 million over...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Food Security for the Arctic and Deep Space Takes Next Step in New CSA Opportunity
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has issued a tender to co‑develop a conceptual design for a deployable Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) unit, mandating partnership with an Inuit firm from Nunavut. The 23‑month contract, valued up to $745,000, aims to produce...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
The Space Data Layer – Building an Interoperable Internet in Space
The satellite sector is shifting from launch‑centric hardware to data‑centric services, introducing a "space data layer" that fuses edge computing, AI, and optical links in orbit. This layer aims to turn raw sensor streams into sub‑second, actionable insights, effectively extending...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
DND Offering $2M for Prototypes to Counter Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Threats
The Department of National Defence (DND) has launched a $2 million procurement challenge to develop prototypes that protect low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite communications from hostile radio‑frequency interference. The initiative, run through Innovative Solutions Canada, targets adaptive beamforming technologies capable of withstanding single‑tone...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Space Identified as a Key Sovereign Capability in New Defence Industrial Strategy
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIA) has elevated space to a sovereign capability, creating a Build‑Partner‑Buy procurement model that puts domestic firms first. The plan earmarks $6.6 B from the 2025 budget and billions more through 2035 for space‑based intelligence, satellite communications,...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Telesat Government Solutions Wins Spot on U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract
Telesat Government Solutions, the U.S. arm of Canada’s Telesat, has been awarded a position on the Pentagon’s $1.51 billion Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract, a 10‑year IDIQ program. The win places the company’s upcoming Lightspeed low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite constellation as a...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Chief Science Advisor Urges Canada to Double Down on Quantum as Conservatives Question Advisor Role
Canada’s new Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer, told parliament that the country is among the world’s top five quantum research nations and called for a renewed, amplified investment in quantum technologies. She highlighted quantum’s potential to transform sectors such...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Calian Group Expands Defence and Space Footprint in Record First Quarter
Calian Group posted a record Q1 2026 revenue of $208 million, up 12% year‑over‑year, driven by recent acquisitions and organic defence growth. The company secured $171 million of new contracts, including a November 2025 deal to build four Ka/Q/V‑band RF gateway stations for a...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Galaxia Selects Impulso.Space to Support Launch for Its MissionOne Program
Galaxia Mission Systems announced a multi‑launch agreement with Italy’s Impulso.Space to support its MissionOne turnkey satellite program. The partnership, formalized at Space Tech Expo Europe and revealed on Feb. 5, gives Galaxia access to Impulso’s end‑to‑end launch services from a U.S....
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Canadian Space Institute Targets Continental Workforce with US Expansion
The North American Space Institute (NASI), a Canadian‑origin space technician school, has announced partnerships with U.S. firms Learning Exchange Inc. (LEXX) and Alliance Cyber to launch a continent‑wide training standard. Its flagship Space Systems Technician (SST) program, the first certified...
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Deals•Jan 16, 2026
Canada Rocket Company Raises $6.2M Seed Round
Canada Rocket Company (CRC), a Toronto‑based space and defence startup, announced a $6.2 million seed round led by the Business Development Bank of Canada and Garage Capital, with participation from Ripple Ventures, Panache Ventures, Northside Ventures and Cold Capital. The funding...
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