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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), established in 1989, is the national space agency of Canada responsible for promoting the peaceful use and development of space. A key focus is to advance space knowledge through science and ensure space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians. The CSA is known for its contributions to space exploration, including the Canadarm robotic arm series and participation in missions like the Artemis 2 moon mission, partnering with organizations like NASA and ESA on projects involving satellites, rovers, and space telescopes.

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FrontierSat received distinct backing from the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency’s Fly Your Satellite! program.

RelationshipsValue 3.2May 4, 2026SpaceX deploys seven Canadian satellites on CAS500-2 mission, marking University of Calgary’s first

Firefly Aerospace’s CLPS award included a Canadian Space Agency rover.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0May 1, 2026Lunar Payload Contract Ceiling Set to Rise 62% to Back Expanded Moon Landing Cadence

The WildFireSat mission is a joint initiative by the Canadian Space Agency, Natural Resources Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 29, 2026Government of Canada terminates Spire Global Canada’s $72 million WildFireSat contract (updated)

The Canadian Space Agency awarded Spire Global the WildFireSat contract in May 2023 for the initial steps toward a full constellation.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.4Apr 29, 2026Canada Cancels WildFireSat Constellation Contract With Spire

The Canadian Space Agency, Natural Resources Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada remain committed to delivering wildfire monitoring capability from space by 2029 within the allocated budget.

PlanCapabilityFinancialValue 3.8Apr 29, 2026Canada Cancels WildFireSat Constellation Contract With Spire

The Canadian Space Agency remains committed to delivering wildfire monitoring capability from space by 2029 and within the allocated budget.

PlanCapabilityFinancialValue 3.0Apr 29, 2026Government of Canada terminates Spire Global Canada’s $72 million WildFireSat contract (updated)

Artemis II carried Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen.

GeneralValue 3.2Apr 28, 2026Validated Stack, Unvalidated Lander

The Canadian Space Agency president is responsible for leadership and strategic direction of the agency.

GovernanceValue 1.2Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

Josh Kutryk expects seven or eight Canadian Space Agency experiments to run during his mission.

PlanValue 3.5Apr 24, 2026Josh Kutryk will officially go to ISS no earlier than September, but aboard SpaceX

The Canadian Space Agency president is responsible for planning, overseeing, and implementing large and complex scientific or technological space programs, projects, and services for the agency or for other government partners.

GovernanceValue 1.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

Applicants for the Canadian Space Agency president position are expected to have a degree in public administration, science, engineering, business, or an acceptable equivalent.

LegalGovernanceValue 2.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

The Canadian Space Agency is headquartered in Saint-Hubert, Quebec.

GeneralValue 1.6Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

Lisa Campbell is the second longest serving president in Canadian Space Agency history.

GovernanceValue 3.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

The Canadian Space Agency president is responsible for supporting a healthy research and development ecosystem.

GovernanceValue 1.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

The Canadian Space Agency president must reside in or relocate to the Saint-Hubert, Quebec area.

LegalGovernanceValue 3.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

William “Mac” Evans has the longest tenure in Canadian Space Agency history.

GovernanceValue 2.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

The Canadian Space Agency president is responsible for promoting the Canadian space sector domestically and internationally.

GovernanceValue 1.2Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

Lisa Campbell was the first woman to lead the Canadian Space Agency on a full-time basis.

GovernanceValue 3.5Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

Lisa Campbell’s tenure as Canadian Space Agency president was extended to September 2026.

GovernanceValue 4.0Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President

Applicants for the Canadian Space Agency president position are expected to have executive-level management experience in a large, complex organization.

GeneralGovernanceValue 1.2Apr 24, 2026ISED launches search for next Canadian Space Agency President
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