An artist’s concept of Canada’s smart robotic system located on the exterior of the Gateway, a small space station in orbit around the moon. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA)

Canada’s long-awaited space strategy emphasizes AI, EO and deep-space robotics

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The Canadian government will also try to cut the regulatory red tape the space industry has complained has hindered projects from moving forward.

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Maxar acquires robotics firm Neptec for $32 million

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Maxar Technologies on July 16 purchased Neptec, a Canadian company with robotic expertise deemed useful for in-space activities like satellite servicing and building space stations.

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Canada’s MDA says commercial satellite market shows unexpected softness

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Canadian satellite builder and geospatial-services provider MDA Corp. on Nov. 1 pulled back from earlier optimistic assessments of the global commercial telecommunications satellite business, saying strong customer interest in new satellites was not translating into contracts.

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