Tag: Canada
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MDA Space Introduces Aurora Black Satellite Platform for Secure Military Communications
MDA Space introduced MDA Aurora Black on September 10, 2026, extending its software-defined Aurora satellite product line into the defence market with anti-jamming, GPS spoofing resistance and proximity-monitoring capabilities intended to protect military communications in contested environments. The defence-focused configuration is available across MDA Space’s Aurora broadband and direct-to-device product lines. It combines the existing…
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Canada Creates Direct Military Space Career Path for Non-Commissioned Members
The Canadian Armed Forces established a dedicated space occupation for non-commissioned members in summer 2026, allowing recruits to enter military service as space professionals rather than transferring from another trade later in their careers, Brig. Gen. Chris Horner disclosed September 4. Horner, commander of 3 Canadian Space Division and Joint Force Space Component Commander, revealed…
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The Bald Range Wildfire Exploded in Size Within Hours: How Satellite Data Can Close the Speed Gap Between Disaster and Decision-Making
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia’s Southern Interior was first reported on the evening of August 7, 2026. According to local emergency officials, it grew to approximately 50 square kilometres within about three hours. By the afternoon of August 8, it had burned more than 100 square kilometres and advanced roughly 15 kilometres toward…
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From Post-Disaster Repairs to Early Warning: How to Identify High-Risk Power Line Corridors for Vegetation Management
In early August 2026, the Bradley Creek wildfire spread rapidly amid strong winds in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, causing severe damage to local infrastructure, widespread power outages, and emergency evacuations. In an August 3 incident update, local utility BC Hydro reported extensive damage to its electrical system. Approximately 150 distribution poles had been identified for…
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Wildfire Smoke from Canada Crosses into the United States: How Satellite Data Supports Wildfire Monitoring and Environmental Management
In mid-July 2026, smoke from wildfires burning across central Canada continued spreading southeast across the U.S.-Canada border, pushing Detroit’s Air Quality Index to its highest reported level since monitoring began in 1999. Several cities were listed among the most polluted major cities in the world during this period. A watercraft sits in the Detroit River…
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Calian to Acquire Galaxy Broadband in Deal Worth Up to C$52 Million
Calian Group has agreed to acquire Canadian satellite communications provider Galaxy Broadband Communications in a transaction valued at up to C$52 million (US$36.6 million), expanding its communications and connectivity business. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of C$24 million (US$16.9 million), with up to C$27.5 million (US$19.3 million) in additional earnout payments tied to performance…
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Calian Acquires Galaxy Broadband for Up to C$52M
Is Calian’s C$52M Galaxy Broadband Deal a Smart Bet on Canada’s SATCOM Services Market? Calian Group is spending up to C$52 million (approximately US$36.6 million) to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications, a Canadian provider of satellite communications and remote connectivity solutions — making it one of the more consequential consolidation moves in the Canadian SATCOM services…
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MDA Space Wins Contract for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Communications Satellite
MDA Space has secured a contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to provide key technologies for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite, which will replace the country’s Kirameki-2 military communications satellite. Under the agreement, the Canadian space technology company will supply the satellite’s digital payload, antennas and a range of subsystems. Financial terms of the contract were…
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ESA Reviews Future of Gateway Contributions Following NASA Program Pause
The European Space Agency (ESA) is evaluating the future of its planned contributions to NASA’s Gateway lunar space station following changes to the Artemis programme that have placed the station’s development on hold. ESA officials said the agency intends to continue work on several Gateway-related projects while examining how the technologies could be adapted for…
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Isar Aerospace Raises €270 Million to Scale Spectrum Rocket Production and Expand Global Launch Network
German launch services company Isar Aerospace has secured a €270 million Series D funding round to accelerate global expansion, increase production of its Spectrum launch vehicle and strengthen sovereign space capabilities for Europe, NATO members and allied nations. The company said the new capital will support the worldwide scaling of its operations and the ramp-up…