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NordSpace Secures Canadian Defense Funding

April 21, 2023

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Key Takeaways

NordSpace receives $183,000 in Canadian defense funding.
Funding supports development of VLEO satellite technology.
Proposed Kestrel constellation to offer low-latency, 10-centimeter imaging.
Initial satellite lifespan estimated at three years.

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Strategic Implications

This funding may indicate Canada's growing interest in sovereign space capabilities, particularly in VLEO technology. The development of low-latency, high-resolution imaging satellites could suggest a shift in defense priorities, which may benefit NordSpace and other companies in the Canadian space industry.

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What Happened

Startup Advances VLEO Satellite Development For Sovereign Capabilities

NordSpace has secured Canadian defense funding to develop a very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite, advancing its push for sovereign space capabilities. The $183,000 contract from Canada’s Department of National Defence will support the development of conceptual technologies toward hardware tests for the proposed Kestrel constellation. NordSpace aims to begin deploying the constellation from 2028, offering low-latency, 10-centimeter spatial resolution imaging. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

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