The Ultimate Guide to Space Technologies
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Space Technologies (SpaceTech).
What to know about Space Technologies
SpaceTech encompasses the rapidly evolving technologies and innovations driving human activity beyond Earth. From satellite launches and broadband connectivity to AI-powered spacecraft and space-based computing, the tag covers the infrastructure and advancements shaping modern space exploration and utilization.
Exploring stories under SpaceTech reveals a dynamic interplay between startups, established aerospace enterprises, and international collaborations, highlighting the diverse applications of space technology. Readers can learn about the latest satellite deployments, ground-breaking research missions, cutting-edge communication networks, and the expanding role of AI and machine learning in space operations.
Following SpaceTech insights provides a window into how space innovations address real-world challenges—from improving global internet coverage, supporting climate and agriculture monitoring, to enhancing astronaut health and preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars. This tag invites curious minds to engage with the technology driving humanity’s ventures into the cosmos and its impact here on Earth.
Canadian Space Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability
A long-awaited legal framework could cut reliance on foreign rockets, as Ottawa seeks to build a domestic launch industry worth CAD $40 billion.
Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
Data from the Artemis II mission could help shape safer moon voyages by letting Canadian researchers spot astronaut health risks in real time.
B.C. gets CAD $13.8M for AI, aerospace defence projects
The funding will help five British Columbia projects expand satellite, drone and maritime technologies with dual-use defence applications.
Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.
MDA Space adds space situational awareness to Dept. of Defence
ThothX will partner with MDA Space to enhance space situation awareness, boosting Canada's orbital security amid growing space congestion and threats.
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Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
Data from the Artemis II mission could help shape safer moon voyages by letting Canadian researchers spot astronaut health risks in real time.
Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
Interviews
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Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites
Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.
2024 Highlights of space technology & exploration in Canada
The Canadian Space Agency celebrates a year of notable advancements, including a CAD $500,000 grant for space healthcare tech and a Mars discovery by the Curiosity rover.
Anthropic signs SpaceX compute deal, boosts Claude limits
More Claude Code users will get longer sessions as Anthropic taps SpaceX data-centre capacity to ease compute bottlenecks.
Bitget launches IPO Prime with SpaceX-linked pre-sale
Retail investors can now buy into pre-IPO exposure to SpaceX through a tokenised product as exchanges seek new fee streams.
Molex completes Smiths Interconnect deal to widen reach
The enlarged group now spans more than 90 plants in 22 countries, giving customers broader support across aerospace, medical and semiconductor markets.
Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026
Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.
Cloud security firms, Brivo & Eagle Eye, form AI security giant
Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks will merge under the Brivo name to create what they claim is the world's largest AI cloud security platform.
WISeKey expands satellite network to boost IoT cybersecurity
WISeKey has expanded its satellite constellation via a SpaceX launch, enhancing secure global IoT connectivity with advanced post-quantum cybersecurity features.
Cloudflare urges vigilance after global internet disruptions in Q3 2025
Cloudflare's report reveals widespread global internet disruptions in Q3 2025 from government shutdowns, cable damages, natural disasters, cyberattacks and technical faults.
Neo Space partners with Uzbekistan Airways for in-flight WiFi
Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
Red Hat partners with Axiom Space for station data centre launch
Red Hat and Axiom Space are set to launch the AxDCU-1 to the International Space Station in spring 2025, revolutionising in-space data processing.
Broadcom unveils VeloSky for seamless converged networking
Broadcom has launched VeloSky, a unified solution enabling Communication Service Providers to seamlessly integrate fibre, cellular and satellite services.
One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.
Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal
Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
Fleet Space announces three million sensors on its satellite IoT network
Fleet Space Technologies' Project Galaxy hits a milestone, registering 1 million IoT devices within 24 hours and adding 2 million more to its waiting list.