[Update – what I called a “plan” is actually a policy framework] The government of Canada has just announced a new space policy framework for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), in response to the recommendations of the David Emerson Aerospace Review. Industry Minister James Moore announced Canada’s revamped space policy framework in the presence of […]
New GoPro Marketing Video of Felix Baumgartner’s Space Jump
Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner performed an epic space jump from a stratospheric balloon 24 miles above Roswell, New Mexico. This video contains updated GoPro camera footage of the jump.
“Making Space Happen”: Journey to Mars
Mars has long called out to generations eager to explore. But are we any closer to landing humans on it? And can it even be done?
Orbital Sciences and SpaceX Rockets Mean Business
New Space companies Orbital Sciences and SpaceX are successfully completing major business milestones in space with key rocket launches.
“Making Space Happen”: The Ansari X PRIZE
“Some good old-fashioned competition”: It’s been 11 years since the Ansari X PRIZE was awarded. Has it succeeded in its goal of promoting New Space competition?
“Making Space Happen”: Is Space Tourism Happening?
In the book “Making Space Happen” it is suggested that Humanity will only truly expand into space when the ordinary public can live and work, and take vacations, in space. But is space tourism really happening?
New Space Book Review: “Making Space Happen”
I first read Paula Berinstein’s wonderful book, “Making Space Happen”, about the private space industry, in 2002. Flash forward 11 years: Is Space REALLY Happening?
UrtheCast Pioneering a new IT Trend: Space-as-a-Service?
Is Canadian company UrtheCast pioneering a new IT trend, Space-as-a-Service?
Canadian Space Summit 2013 – Space Commerce Track Day 2 (Notes)
Disclaimer: I jotted down what I understood but I am likely to get names, comments, and some information wrong. Please contact me if you feel I have misquoted you or otherwise mistated some of the conversations, and I will be happy to set the record straight. Here are my notes: Colonel Andre Dupuis – What […]
Ottawa In Space: Councillor Maria McRae
City of Ottawa Councillor Maria McRae (@CouncillorMcRae), an avowed “Space Geek” who led the city of Ottawa in expressing its appreciation of Astronaut Chris Hadfield and the Expedition 34/35 crew), gave a very engaging presentation during the Canadian Space Summit 2013, on the benefits of building space businesses in Ottawa. Being an Ottawa native myself […]
