🇨🇦 Country Profile

Canada

47 space organizations driving innovation in Canada's aerospace industry

47
Total Companies
4
Public Companies
6
Space Hubs
56
Sectors
Top Cities: Ottawa (12) Montreal (8) Toronto (3) Cambridge (2) Waterloo (2) Edmonton (2)

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Companies with funding
0
Active/Operational
32
In Development
10

All Companies (47)

Advantech Wireless

operational

Advantech Wireless is a Canadian designer and manufacturer specializing in advanced satellite communication solutions and terrestrial wireless technol...

satellite communications satellite subsystems components

Aerial & Maritime

operational
Ottawa Est. 2012

Aerial & Maritime, founded in 2012 and based in Ottawa, Canada, is a provider of satellite-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) analytics. The ...

analytics maritime satellite services

C-COM Satellite Systems

operational
Ottawa Est. 1997

C-COM Satellite Systems is a Canadian company specializing in the development and manufacture of auto-deploying mobile satellite antenna systems. Foun...

antennas satellite communications satellite services

Calian Group

operational
Ottawa Est. 1982

Calian Advanced Technologies has led in sophisticated ground-based satellite solutions for over 50 years. Offers TT&C stations, communications gateway...

ground systems satellite operations

Calian SED

operational
Saskatoon Est. 1986

Canadian ground systems provider developing satellite antennas, ground stations, and communication systems. Provides complete solutions for commercial...

ground systems antennas satellite communications

Canadian Space Agency

operational
Longueuil Est. 1989

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) manages Canada's space program, operating satellites, supporting ISS activities, and developing space technologies. Ca...

space agency government robotics

Carré Technologies

operational
Montreal Est. 2006

Carré Technologies, founded in 2006 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a leading developer of smart clothing and data analytics solutions focused on he...

sensors software analytics

CGI Space

operational
Montreal Est. 1976

CGI Space, a division of the global IT and business consulting firm CGI, focuses on the development and delivery of mission-critical ground systems an...

software ground systems satellite operations

CSA

operational
Saint-Hubert Est. 1989

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is Canada's national space agency responsible for the country's space program. CSA develops satellite technology, robo...

space agency

exactEarth

operational
Cambridge Est. 2009

Now part of Spire Global. Pioneer in satellite-based AIS ship tracking providing global maritime vessel monitoring. Serves coast guards, navies, and c...

maritime analytics

GHGSat

operational
Montreal Est. 2011

GHGSat operates the world's largest constellation dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from space, with 16 satellites in orbit as of 2025....

earth observation

Kepler Communications

operational
Toronto Est. 2015

Kepler Communications operates a LEO satellite network for global connectivity. The company provides narrowband IoT services and high-throughput data ...

satellite communications iot

Maritime Launch Services

operational
Dartmouth Est. 2016

Maritime Launch Services is building Spaceport Nova Scotia near Canso, Nova Scotia to provide orbital launch services from Canada. The company partner...

spaceports launch services

Maya HTT

operational
Montreal Est. 1982

Maya HTT is a Montreal-based software developer and engineering solutions provider with over 40 years of experience in the CAE, CAD, CAM, and PLM spac...

simulation software aerospace

Mission Control Space Services

operational
Ottawa Est. 2015

Mission Control Space Services provides AI-powered mission operations software (Spacefarer) for satellites and robotics. The HAL human-in-the-loop AI ...

software

National Research Council Canada

operational
Ottawa Est. 1916

NRC Aerospace supports Canadian aerospace innovation through research, testing, and certification. Operates Canada's largest aerospace testing facilit...

research aerospace

Norsat International

operational

Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977 and now a Kongsberg company, is a provider of satellite communication solutions for remote and challenging ...

satellite communications antennas robotics

NovAtel

operational
Calgary Est. 1978

NovAtel, founded in 1978 and currently operating as part of Hexagon, is a Canadian company specializing in high-precision Global Navigation Satellite ...

gnss components satellite subsystems

Perceptive Space

operational
Toronto Est. 2022

Perceptive Space is an AI-first space weather prediction startup providing forecasts that reportedly outperform traditional models by 10x in accuracy,...

space weather software

QEYnet

operational
Ottawa Est. 2016

QEYnet develops quantum key distribution systems for satellite communications. The Canadian company provides quantum-secured links for satellites and ...

satellite communications

Reaction Dynamics

operational

Quebec-based company developing Aurora launch vehicle using eco-friendly hybrid propulsion with biopolymer fuel. Planning first orbital launch in 2028...

launch services propulsion

Sinclair Interplanetary

operational
Toronto Est. 2001

Sinclair Interplanetary pioneered high-reliability vacuum-lubricated reaction wheels for pico/nano/microsatellites. The company's compact reaction whe...

components

SkyWatch

operational
Waterloo Est. 2014

SkyWatch, founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, is a geospatial data platform focused on simplifying access to Earth observation data. The co...

data services earth observation geospatial

Solar Terrestrial Dispatch

operational
Stirling Est. 1989

Solar Terrestrial Dispatch (STD), founded in 1989 and based in Stirling, Canada, is a company specializing in space-weather forecasting and data servi...

space weather data services analytics

Space Flight Laboratory

operational

Canadian satellite manufacturer at University of Toronto with 86 satellites and 370+ cumulative orbit years. Multiple proven bus platforms for diverse...

satellite manufacturing research education

SpaceBridge

operational
Montreal Est. 1988

Satellite communications network equipment provider. Develops VSAT hubs, terminals, and network management systems for broadband, cellular backhaul, a...

ground systems satellite communications

SpaceQ Media

operational
London Est. 2018

SpaceQ Media Inc. is a privately held media and market intelligence company that publishes daily Canadian and global space news, market intelligence, ...

news media

Telemetrum

operational
Montreal Est. 2014

Telemetrum, founded in 2014 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a company specializing in satellite telemetry services. Focusing on the ground-systems s...

ground systems satellite services data services

Telesat Canada

operational
Ottawa Est. 1969

Telesat is a Canadian satellite communications operator providing broadcast and broadband services. The company is developing the Telesat Lightspeed L...

satellite communications connectivity leo

Thin Red Line Aerospace

operational
Chilliwack Est. 2003

Thin Red Line Aerospace, founded in 2003 and based in Chilliwack, Canada, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance fabric and dep...

spacecraft components materials composites

Universe Today

operational
Courtenay Est. 1999

Founded in 1999 and based in Courtenay, Canada, Universe Today is a digital media company specializing in space and astronomy news. The company operat...

media research planetary science

Wyvern

operational
Edmonton Est. 2018

Wyvern is a Canadian company developing hyperspectral Earth imaging satellites. The company provides detailed spectral data for agriculture, environme...

earth observation

Magellan Aerospace

public
Mississauga Est. 1996 MAL.TO

Magellan Aerospace, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, is a global aerospace manufacturer providing integrated products to the ...

spacecraft components structures propulsion

MDA Ltd

public
Brampton Est. 2020 MDA.TO

MDA Ltd, founded in 2020 as the successor to MDA Corporation, is a global space mission partner specializing in satellite manufacturing and robotics. ...

satellite manufacturing robotics satellite communications

MDA Space

public
Brampton Est. 1969 MDA.TO

MDA Space is a Canadian space technology company known for developing the Canadarm and Canadarm2 robotic systems for NASA and ISS. The company manufac...

satellite manufacturing robotics

Telesat

public
Ottawa Est. 1969 TSAT

Telesat is one of the world's largest and most innovative global satellite operators, working collaboratively with customers to deliver critical conne...

satellite communications satellite operators

Earthdaily Analytics

development
Vancouver Est. 2019

EarthDaily Analytics is developing a constellation of satellites for daily global agricultural monitoring. The company, formerly UrtheCast, provides E...

earth observation analytics

evolutionQ

development
Waterloo Est. 2015

Founded in 2015 and based in Waterloo, Canada, evolutionQ is a cybersecurity company specializing in quantum-safe cryptographic solutions. The company...

quantum cybersecurity software

Northstar Earth & Space

development
Montreal Est. 2015

NorthStar Earth & Space provides the first commercial space-based Space Situational Awareness service, monitoring near-Earth orbits from space using a...

space situational awareness

Obruta Space Solutions

development
Ottawa Est. 2019

Developing autonomous spacecraft docking technology (RPOD Kit) for on-orbit servicing and debris removal. First to use machine learning onboard Astrob...

debris removal in space services robotics

SpaceQ

development
Ottawa Est. 2016

SpaceQ, founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, is an independent media and news service focused on the space industry. The company provides dail...

media aerospace satellite services

SpaceRyde

development
Concord Est. 2018

SpaceRyde is a Canadian company developing balloon-assisted small satellite launch systems. The company aims to provide low-cost access to space using...

launch services small launcher

Telesat LEO

development
Ottawa Est. 2019

Telesat Lightspeed is Telesat's LEO constellation designed to provide enterprise-grade connectivity globally. The 198-satellite constellation aims to ...

satellite communications

Telesat Lightspeed

development
Ottawa Est. 2019

Telesat Lightspeed is a LEO broadband satellite network designed for enterprise, government, and mobility markets. The constellation will provide fibe...

satellite communications connectivity

Volta Space Technologies

development
Montreal Est. 2020

Developing LightGrid satellite constellation to beam solar power to lunar surface via lasers. Enables spacecraft to survive two-week lunar night and o...

space solar lunar

Wyvern Canada

development
Edmonton Est. 2018

Wyvern Canada, founded in 2018 and based in Edmonton, is a space company specializing in hyperspectral imaging satellites and data provision. The comp...

earth observation satellite operators satellites

Com Dev

acquired
Cambridge Est. 1974

Canadian space component manufacturer. RF switches, multiplexers, and antennas. On 900+ satellites. Acquired by Honeywell. Pioneer in space-qualified ...

satellite subsystems antennas components