Onwards & Upwards, by Nicholas Kellett

Programmer. Traveler. Blogger. Space Cadet.

New Space Book Review: “Making Space Happen”

2013-12-14 | 1

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?

2013-12-09 | 2

Is Canadian company UrtheCast pioneering a new IT trend, Space-as-a-Service?

Canadian Space Summit 2013 – Space Commerce Track Day 2 (Notes)

2013-12-01 | 1

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

2013-11-30 | 1

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 […]

Canadian Space Summit 2013 – Space Commerce Track Day 1 (Notes)

2013-11-17 | 2

I didn’t attend the technical track since I don’t really know math, physics, or science. Instead I attended the General Track, which was chaired by Arny Sokoloff, the Canadian Space Commerce Association President. Disclaimer: I jotted down what I understood but I am likely to get names, comments, and some information wrong. Please contact me […]

Canadian Space Summit 2013 – CSA President Natynczyk Speech

2013-11-16 | 2

I attended the Canadian Space Summit 2013 in Ottawa Canada this week. The following posts are my rough 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, […]

Interview with Jeremy Roshick of the Space Tourism Society Canada

2013-11-15 | 0

Jeremy Roshick is the Founder of Space Tourism Society Canada, the Canadian chapter of the California based organization. I met him at the Canadian Space Summit in Ottawa this past week. According to the Society: “Our mission is to unite enthusiasts on a local, national and global level and to inspire innovation and creativity in providing […]