Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, founded in 2013, is a Canadian space systems company focused on accessible space solutions. It designs and develops space systems and advanced vehicles for planetary, orbital, and terrestrial environments, with expertise in micro- and nano-space technologies. Canadensys is known for building Canada's first lunar rover, lunar utility vehicles and providing imaging systems, and its customers include the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), NASA, ESA, and commercial entities.
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The Canadensys Aerospace and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories program uses Canada’s domestic supply of tritium.
Canadensys Aerospace and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories have launched a joint program to build nuclear heating units for Moon and deep-space missions.
The Canadensys Aerospace and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories partnership aims to provide a reliable technology for future missions and create a new exportable product for Canadensys.
Canada’s MDA Space was one of the sponsors of the 2026 University Rover Challenge and was working on an early-stage contract for a lunar utility rover with Canadensys Aerospace Corporation and Mission Control.
Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control are working on concept designs for lunar south pole operations.
In July 2025, the Canadian Space Agency awarded $14.6 million in initial funding across Mission Control, Canadensys Aerospace, and MDA Space for preparatory 18-month studies for the rover.
The Lunar Utility Vehicle program has preparatory contracts with MDA Space, Canadensys Aerospace, and Mission Control ahead of prime contractor selection.
Mission Control is one of three consortia bidding for the final Lunar Utility Vehicle contract, alongside Canadensys Aerospace and MDA Space.
There are three Canadian companies developing Lunar Utility Vehicle concepts for the Canadian Space Agency: Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, Mission Control, and MDA Space.
Canadensys Aerospace was developing the Lunar Rover Mission.
Canadensys Aerospace is one of three companies working on LUV concept designs.
In July 2025 the Canadian Space Agency awarded Lunar Utility Rover concept contracts to Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control.
Canadensys Aerospace developed an instrument suite for the International Lunar Observatory Association ILO-1 mission.
Canadensys Aerospace has three known payloads that could launch in 2026.
Canadensys Aerospace is providing a Multispectral Microscope on Intuitive Machines IM-3, which is currently scheduled in Q3.
The Canadian Space Agency selected Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control in July 2025 to conduct initial technology studies for a Lunar Utility Rover and the three companies will split $14.6 million in funding for 18-month studies.
The Lunar Utility Vehicle is currently in the technology study phase with Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control working on technology studies for the CSA.
Tec-Masters, Orbit Beyond, and Canadensys Aerospace have formed a strategic partnership to deliver Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) for upcoming lunar surface missions.
The International Lunar Observatory Association awarded a contract to Canadensys to design and build the instrument suite for the ILOA’s flagship ILO-1 mission.
Canadensys Aerospace received a contract to design and manufacture a suite of instruments for the International Lunar Observatory Association's flagship mission, ILO-1.