Exploration Imagination Innovation

Today, the challenges we face on Earth, alongside the Through the Innovation and Skills Plan, Canada has committed opportunities that the rapidly evolving space industry and to growing the economy through good, well-paying jobs advances in space science provide, demand that Canada for the middle class and ensuring that the benefits of a again make strategic and visionary commitments to leverage mo [...] The Government is committed to helping unlock the full We are also focused on using space to improve the lives of potential of the space sector and respond to the realities Canadians by leading and collaborating on science activities, of the new and evolving space environment. [...] Our achievements in pioneering communications satellites; our contributions of the Canadarm and Canardarm2 to the Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station (ISS), respectively; the RADARSAT family of space-based EO satellites; and our astronauts are Canadian icons and sources of tremendous pride. [...] Disruptive technologies and advancements have As an illustration, the demand for EO data, science and changed the economics of building and launching spacecraft – imagery by Canadian firms and researchers within the space making space more accessible and opening the door to sector and beyond is increasing; a study by Northern Sky new business activities and new forms of partnerships. [...] Looking forward, Canada seeks to create a vibrant and sustainable space sector anchored by a whole-of-government effort that sets a new vision for Canadian space exploration, sees increased partnership with industry to create the jobs of the future, leverages the power of space to inspire youth, and harnesses the potential of space to solve everyday chal- lenges for Canadians while unlocking the s