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Canada Launches Micro-Satellite Program
Ottawa - Nov 18, 2002 The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced today the awarding of six contracts, worth a total of $930,000, to Canadian space companies for developing generic small-satellite and micro-satellite buses to meet the future needs of the Canadian space program. These contracts, announced at the ASTRO 2002 conference, have been awarded to Bristol Aerospace Limited, EMS Technologies, COM DEV International, Space Quest, and Dynacon. This announcement marks the launch by the CSA of a small and micro-satellite program that will oversee the activities of Canadian satellite missions for the next ten years. To reduce costs, the program includes the development of a satellite platform designed to accommodate both scientific and technology-demonstration missions. "These leading-edge Canadian space companies will develop and improve small and micro-satellite bus design and integration capabilities in Canada," said Allan Rock, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency. "They will also increase the science and technology content on future satellite missions, fostering public-private sector partnerships and alliances � thus reinforcing Canada's commitment to a vigorous knowledge-based economy." "From Alouette-1 to SCISAT, Canada has championed excellence in space, from the design of sensors to the development of buses, antennas and applications," said Dr. Virendra Jha, Director General of the CSA's Space Technologies. "The Canadian Space Agency will continue to support the Canadian satellite industry so as to provide low-cost access to space for science and technology missions." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Microsat News and Nanosat News at SpaceMart.com
Small Satellite Solutions From Scotland
Clyde, Scotland (SPX) Jan 12, 2006Clyde Space are offering the growing ranks of small satellite manufacturers power subsystem solutions for their missions. Based in purpose built facilities on West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow, Clyde Space has a range of power subsystems for missions from as little as 1W up to in excess of 2.5kW. |
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