November 6, 2025 This year marks a milestone for Canada’s space program: the RADARSAT program is celebrating 30 years of innovation, collaboration, and global impact! Since the launch of RADARSAT-1 on November 4, 1995, RADARSAT satellites have transformed how we observe our planet. They have supported everything from disaster response and climate monitoring to safe navigation at sea and sustainable…
November 6, 2025 October 29, 2025, was not just another day in the office for Canadian Space Agency (CSA) flight controller Danielle Cormier. On this day, Danielle achieved a goal, the preparation for which had spanned years and continents. From the Robotics Mission Control Centre in Longueuil, Quebec, she led an international team to catch a new cargo spacecraft, the HTV-X1, and berth it…
November 5, 2025 Canada’s new government puts forward a plan to build, protect, and empower Canada Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world. The rules-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada’s prosperity for decades are being reshaped – hurting companies, displacing workers, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. In…
November 4, 2025 National Skilled Trade and Technology Week Launches Across Canada November 3 marks the official launch of National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW) in Canada, a nationwide initiative dedicated to inspiring Canadians to explore these exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Throughout the week, events and activities will take place across the country…
October 30, 2025 Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities gains momentum with NordSpace’s new AMA Lab, set to revolutionize rocket engine and pressure vessel production On October 28, NordSpace announced the establishment of its new Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab (AMA Lab), alongside receiving funding from the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) through its Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative. This…
October 24, 2025 Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are affecting lives, economies, and ecosystems around the world. Canadians need reliable environmental data to adapt and plan for these changing conditions, especially in the Arctic. Satellites provide unique insights that are vital to this effort. The Honourable Mélanie Joly,…
October 24, 2025 ABB has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency to carry out the conceptual development (Phase A) of the Thin Ice Clouds and Far InfraRed Emissions (TICFIRE) instrument. TICFIRE is an integral component of the High-altitude Aerosols, Water Vapour and Clouds (HAWC) satellite mission – a Canadian-led initiative focused on…
October 8, 2025 This collaboration is focused on supporting communications, telemetry, tracking, and control for satellites, launch vehicles, and hypersonic flight vehicles. NordSpace Corp. and C-CORE are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing Canadian capabilities in the installation and operation of next-generation ground stations. This collaboration is focused…
September 30, 2025 PrecisionX Group Launches Comprehensive 3D Design Hub for Deep Drawn Component CAD Models PrecisionX Group, a leading provider of precision metal components for critical-use applications, has announced the launch of its 3D Design Hub on the company website. This new digital platform empowers engineers with immediate access to CAD drawings for more than…
August 20, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) recently announced that it has been awarded two contracts to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Part of the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ISTAR UAS) project, these new systems will significantly enhance…
August 11, 2025 EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a global communications and connectivity provider, has selected MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for EchoStar’s new non-terrestrial network (NTN) low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation. With this contract, MDA Space is…
July 23, 2025 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America’s talent and capabilities, will expand its Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) in 2025, Canada’s largest manufacturing technology event. The expanded CMTS 2025, which takes place Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at the Toronto Congress Centre, will introduce…
July 23, 2025 Manufacturing industries in Canada contribute to more than $600 billion in sales, accounting for nearly 2 million jobs and more than 10% of gross domestic product (GDP). Canada’s industrial sector is made up of several industries that are driving innovation and growth in manufacturing. As these manufacturing industries continue to advance, new opportunities…
July 21, 2025 The Government of Canada is focused on strengthening and diversifying international partnerships, working with the European Union (EU) to protect and create jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and Stéphane Séjourné, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President…
July 10, 2025 Gleason Corporation recently announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of the Intra Group of Companies with its headquarters in Westland, Michigan. Intra is a global industry leader offering a broad range of custom measurement technology including single flank gear testing equipment and is a supplier of high precision gears and…
July 4, 2025 Further enhances the company’s end-to-end satellite offering as demand for digital constellations grows MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, recently announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”), a leader in next-generation satellite…