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

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Government Strengthens Canada's Satellite Communications

On October 16, 2024, the Canadian government announced a $20 million investment through the Strategic Innovation Fund to aid Kepler Communications in developing the Aether constellation, an in-orbit high-speed connectivity network. This initiative, valued at $280.3 million, aims to enhance Canada's satellite communications by employing optical intersatellite link laser technology. The investment is set to create 95 full-time jobs and 346 co-op positions for students at Kepler's Toronto headquarters, bolstering Canada's leadership in the space sector.

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