Start Date: 2024-10-12
End Date: 2024-10-18

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Canada-ESA Partnership Advances Space Industry

On October 16, 2024, at the International Astronautical Congress, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell announced a strategic collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). This partnership has enabled Canadian firms like Kepler Communications to lead the HydRON-DS mission, enhancing satellite internet capabilities. Other companies like SBQuantum and C-CORE are set to contribute advanced technologies such as quantum diamond magnetometers and calibration transponders for ESA missions. This collaboration offers Canadian aerospace firms significant opportunities in the European market, potentially impacting sectors like air navigation and aircraft manufacturing.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']