The Ultimate Guide to Space
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What to know about Space
SpaceTech encompasses the rapidly evolving technologies and innovations driving human activity beyond Earth. From satellite launches and broadband connectivity to AI-powered spacecraft and space-based computing, the tag covers the infrastructure and advancements shaping modern space exploration and utilization.
Exploring stories under SpaceTech reveals a dynamic interplay between startups, established aerospace enterprises, and international collaborations, highlighting the diverse applications of space technology. Readers can learn about the latest satellite deployments, ground-breaking research missions, cutting-edge communication networks, and the expanding role of AI and machine learning in space operations.
Following SpaceTech insights provides a window into how space innovations address real-world challenges—from improving global internet coverage, supporting climate and agriculture monitoring, to enhancing astronaut health and preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars. This tag invites curious minds to engage with the technology driving humanity’s ventures into the cosmos and its impact here on Earth.
Canadian Space News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Telesat wins CAD $2.3B Arctic Canada defence contract
The deal will give Canadian Armed Forces secure Arctic satellite links years earlier than planned, while expanding Telesat Lightspeed to 225 spacecraft.
BDO Canada launches cyber service for defence bidders
Companies bidding for defence work now face a new cyber compliance hurdle as Ottawa prepares to boost spending by more than AUD $81 billion.
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.
Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital
Ottawa hopes the move will draw private investment and speed access to wafer fabrication for Canadian firms in AI, quantum and defence.
Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability
A long-awaited legal framework could cut reliance on foreign rockets, as Ottawa seeks to build a domestic launch industry worth CAD $40 billion.
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Research and market analysis connected to Space
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Interviews
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Recent Space News
TCS to buy Porsche's MHP in EUR €1.25 billion deal
The deal gives TCS a larger foothold in Germany and a five-year AI partnership with Porsche, pending regulatory approval.
NASA lab console flaw allows unauthorised commands
Unauthorised access could let attackers send arbitrary commands to spacecraft and instruments via NASA's AIT-GUI console, now fixed in version 2.5.2.
Tokenised equities hit USD $2.4 billion as activity jumps
Rising trader activity and a 1.1 million-strong holder base suggest tokenised equities are gaining traction ahead of key US data and SpaceX results.
On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast
Weekend trading and pre-IPO speculation are driving growth in real-world asset perpetuals, even as pricing risks and liquidity gaps persist.
Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C
The funding lifts the Spanish AI firm to a USD $1.7 billion valuation as demand grows for cheaper, lower-energy model deployment.
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.
East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.
Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.
Opswat tests cyber kiosk in near-space balloon flight
The test suggests air-gapped security tools may be needed where cloud access and onsite support are unavailable, from space to remote industrial sites.
Wise Up PR wins SPARC AI defence communications brief
The appointment gives SPARC AI a specialist push as it seeks wider adoption of its GPS-denied drone software among defence buyers and OEMs.
DE-CIX chief warns orbital data centres need networks
Reliability, not raw compute, may decide whether orbital AI data centres can work, as DE-CIX says links to Earth remain the bigger hurdle.
ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round
The deal values the Finnish satellite intelligence group at more than EUR 10 billion as governments step up demand for sovereign space systems.
Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites
Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.
Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn
Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.
Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology
It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.
Bybit launches tokenised SpaceX IPO access for retail
Retail traders can now join US listing deals through their crypto accounts, as tokenised SpaceX shares debut on Bybit.
IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice
It aims to help regulated industries connect AI agents to legacy systems without rebuilding core infrastructure, as demand for production rollouts grows.
Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion
The acquisition will expand Motorola's security push as regulators and customers intensify efforts to counter rogue drones without disrupting approved flights.
Dell says data is the differentiator in the age of agentic AI
AI will only set firms apart if they can harness trusted proprietary data, Dell said as it unveiled new tools and partnerships.