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Viking Acquisition Corp. I<\/strong>, a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced that its proposed business combination partner, NorthStar Earth & Space<\/strong>, a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA), has announced the launch of augmented commercial services valued at more than CAD$40 million over 12 months with the Royal Canadian Air Force\u2019s 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD). The agreement enables 3 CSD to integrate NorthStar\u2019s space-based surveillance capabilities to enhance mission readiness and threat detection in orbit.<\/p>\n The agreement reinforces NorthStar\u2019s long-standing commitment to advancing Canada\u2019s role in the space sector. Headquartered in Montreal, and governed by a majority-Canadian board, NorthStar drives growth through innovation, and sovereign space capabilities. By processing millions of images and observations collected from space- and ground-based sensors, NorthStar delivers precise assessments and predictions of the behaviour of objects in space.<\/p>\n \u201cThis collaboration marks a milestone in the use of commercial innovation to protect Canadian interests in space,\u201d said <\/strong><\/em>Stewart Bain<\/strong><\/em>, founder and CEO of NorthStar. <\/strong>\u201cIntegrating <\/em>NorthStar<\/em>\u2019s advanced scanning and detection capabilities will strengthen the mission readiness and national security objectives at the core of 3 CSD\u2019s mandate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Canada\u2019s Defence Industrial Strategy recognizes space as a critical operational domain for national security and economic stability. Satellites underpin communications, navigation, climate monitoring, Earth observation and defence operations, making sovereign, mission-ready SDA capabilities essential. These capabilities play a critical role in safeguarding Canada\u2019s North, where Arctic security and sovereignty are key priorities. NorthStar\u2019s integrated space-based and ground-based services provide trusted, Canadian-controlled data to support this objective.<\/p>\n RCAF Brig.-Gen Christopher Horner said, <\/strong>\u201c<\/em>Space Domain Awareness<\/em> is foundational to all space operations. Our decisional advantage in both peacetime and conflict is built upon our ability to detect and differentiate threats from the responsible actors in space. NorthStar gives the Canadian Armed Forces the higher ground with advanced SDA services. Cooperation between 3 CSD and Canada\u2019s space industry partners remains a fundamental requirement for security in space.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThrough Canada\u2019s new Defence Industrial Strategy, our government is inspiring new partnerships that will strengthen our defence industry, enhance sovereign capabilities, and bolster national security. NorthStar\u2019s partnership with 3 Canadian Space Division on their sovereign SDA capabilities will advance Canada\u2019s satellite capacity and equip our Armed Forces with mission-ready tools,\u201d said the Hon. M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n As space becomes an increasingly contested domain, Canada must remain steadfast in maintaining the ability to independently monitor and protect its assets in orbit. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening national capabilities and contributing to the secure and safe use of space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Viking Acquisition Corp. 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