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Galaxia secured the contract through a competitive proposal process under the Department of National Defence’s DRDC IDEaS program.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

During CTOS's year in orbit, Galaxia plans to test and benchmark LEO data relay pipelines for secure communications.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaTechnical ProductSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Galaxia will show how low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity via LEO could benefit remote Arctic communities and regional defence.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaTechnical ProductSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Galaxia launched its demonstration VSaS enabled spacecraft, Mobius 1, earlier this year.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

The CTOS spacecraft will be operated using Galaxia’s extended orbital gateways across Canada and around the world.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

CTOS marks a major milestone for Galaxia as the company expands its MissionOne program, aiming to strengthen Canada's presence in space.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

The 33-month CTOS mission will be designed and manufactured in-house at Galaxia’s facilities in Nova Scotia.

Mentioned as: galaxiaTechnical ProductSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Galaxia aims to develop a basis for scalable hybrid networks that will enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the global space sector.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Galaxia is building CTOS using its Halifax-Class nanosatellite bus, which is an 8U platform weighing about 16 kilograms.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaOrg RelationshipSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Galaxia Mission Systems has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by Defence Research and Development Canada to design, build, launch, and operate the Canadian Tactical Operations Satellite (CTOS).

Mentioned as: GalaxiaOrg RelationshipSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

The mission is being delivered under Galaxia’s MissionOne turnkey service, which takes a client’s concept through every phase: design, manufacturing, integration, launch, operations, and decommissioning.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

The CTOS mission is a defence-focused project awarded to Galaxia by the Department of National Defence.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Galaxia is currently targeting a launch for CTOS in 2027-28, but the launch provider has not yet been selected.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative PlanSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

SPiN closed a €1.63 million seed funding round led by Galaxia with participation from Obloo Ventures, Scientifica Venture Capital, and Innova Venture.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative FinancialJan 29, 2024Italian Spacetech Startup Secures €1.6 Million Funding

GALAXIA Mission Systems designs and develops computationally rich computers and reliable electronics for space missions, including software-defined satellites.

Mentioned as: GalaxiaNarrative GeneralSep 29, 2023Maritime Launch Announces Commercial Suborbital Program at Spaceport Nova Scotia

Maritime Launch Services signed a contract with Nanoracks and a Letter of Intent to launch with Nova Scotia-based GALAXIA Mission Systems.

Mentioned as: GALAXIA Mission SystemsOrg RelationshipNov 22, 2021Maritime Launch Services First Payload Services Provider Is Nanoracks — Spaceport Nova Scotia Is ‘Unveiled’
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