Tag Archives: space sector

Target of 10,000 jobs by 2030

Industry experts say the North East is at the dawn of a new “space age” and hope thousands more people will be working in the fast-growing sector by the end of this decade. As growth in the North East space sector continues apace, opportunities will open up for people from all backgrounds. This week space… Read More »

U.S. involvement in space has benefits at home and abroad; Taking advantage of all of these will require collaboration

When people think of what we get from the US space program, it might be similar to spinoffs of NASA technology like freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets. But space activities do much more that benefits life on Earth. Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy… Read More »

U.S. involvement in space has benefits at home and abroad; Taking advantage of all of these will require collaboration

When people think of what we get from the US space program, it might be similar to spinoffs of NASA technology like freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets. But space activities do much more that benefits life on Earth. Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy… Read More »

Canadian military should turn to private sector for space surveillance technology, MPs say

Canada’s military could have modern satellite coverage in the Arctic a decade earlier than anticipated if the federal government is willing to follow the example of other countries and embrace commercial options in space, a House of Commons committee heard Monday. Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Canada, told committee members that Canada lags behind the… Read More »