Space Companies in Canada
47 space organizations headquartered in Canada driving innovation in the global aerospace industry.
Quick Facts
- National space agency
- Canadian Space Agency
- Agency established
- 1989
- Agency headquarters
- Longueuil, Canada
- Tracked organizations
- 47 space companies & agencies
- Industry active since
- 1916
- Primary space hub
- Ottawa (12 companies)
- Leading sector
- satellite-communications (14 companies)
About Canadian Space Agency
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) manages Canada's space program, operating satellites, supporting ISS activities, and developing space technologies. Canada is known for its expertise in robotics, including the Canadarm systems used on the Space Shuttle and ISS.
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Quick Stats
- Companies with funding
- 0
- Active/Operational
- 31
- In Development
- 10
All Companies (47)
Advantech Wireless
operationalAdvantech Wireless is a Canadian designer and manufacturer specializing in advanced satellite commun…
C-COM Satellite Systems
operationalC-COM Satellite Systems is a Canadian company specializing in the development and manufacture of aut…
Calian Group
operationalCalian Advanced Technologies has led in sophisticated ground-based satellite solutions for over 50 y…
Calian SED
operationalCanadian ground systems provider developing satellite antennas, ground stations, and communication s…
Canadian Space Agency
operationalThe Canadian Space Agency (CSA) manages Canada's space program, operating satellites, supporting ISS…
Carré Technologies
operationalCarré Technologies, founded in 2006 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a leading developer of smart c…
CGI Space
operationalCGI Space, a division of the global IT and business consulting firm CGI, focuses on the development …
CSA
operationalThe Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is Canada's national space agency responsible for the country's spac…
exactEarth
operationalNow part of Spire Global. Pioneer in satellite-based AIS ship tracking providing global maritime ves…
GHGSat
operationalGHGSat operates the world's largest constellation dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gas emissions f…
Kepler Communications
operationalKepler Communications operates a LEO satellite network for global connectivity. The company provides…
Maritime Launch Services
operationalMaritime Launch Services is building Spaceport Nova Scotia near Canso, Nova Scotia to provide orbita…
Maya HTT
operationalMaya HTT is a Montreal-based software developer and engineering solutions provider with over 40 year…
Mission Control Space Services
operationalMission Control Space Services provides AI-powered mission operations software (Spacefarer) for sate…
National Research Council Canada
operationalNRC Aerospace supports Canadian aerospace innovation through research, testing, and certification. O…
Norsat International
operationalNorsat International Inc., founded in 1977 and now a Kongsberg company, is a provider of satellite c…
NovAtel
operationalNovAtel, founded in 1978 and currently operating as part of Hexagon, is a Canadian company specializ…
Perceptive Space
operationalPerceptive Space is an AI-first space weather prediction startup providing forecasts that reportedly…
QEYnet
operationalQEYnet develops quantum key distribution systems for satellite communications. The Canadian company …
Reaction Dynamics
operationalQuebec-based company developing Aurora launch vehicle using eco-friendly hybrid propulsion with biop…
Sinclair Interplanetary
operationalSinclair Interplanetary pioneered high-reliability vacuum-lubricated reaction wheels for pico/nano/m…
SkyWatch
operationalSkyWatch, founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, is a geospatial data platform focused on si…
Solar Terrestrial Dispatch
operationalSolar Terrestrial Dispatch (STD), founded in 1989 and based in Stirling, Canada, is a company specia…
Space Flight Laboratory
operationalCanadian satellite manufacturer at University of Toronto with 86 satellites and 370+ cumulative orbi…
SpaceBridge
operationalSatellite communications network equipment provider. Develops VSAT hubs, terminals, and network mana…
SpaceQ Media
operationalSpaceQ Media Inc. is a privately held media and market intelligence company that publishes daily Can…
Telemetrum
operationalTelemetrum, founded in 2014 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a company specializing in satellite te…
Telesat Canada
operationalTelesat is a Canadian satellite communications operator providing broadcast and broadband services. …
Thin Red Line Aerospace
operationalThin Red Line Aerospace, founded in 2003 and based in Chilliwack, Canada, specializes in the design …
Universe Today
operationalFounded in 1999 and based in Courtenay, Canada, Universe Today is a digital media company specializi…
Wyvern
operationalWyvern is a Canadian company developing hyperspectral Earth imaging satellites. The company provides…
Magellan Aerospace
publicMagellan Aerospace, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, is a global aerospace …
MDA Ltd
publicMDA Ltd, founded in 2020 as the successor to MDA Corporation, is a global space mission partner spec…
MDA Space
publicMDA Space is a Canadian space technology company known for developing the Canadarm and Canadarm2 rob…
Telesat
publicTelesat is one of the world's largest and most innovative global satellite operators, working collab…
Earthdaily Analytics
developmentEarthDaily Analytics is developing a constellation of satellites for daily global agricultural monit…
evolutionQ
developmentFounded in 2015 and based in Waterloo, Canada, evolutionQ is a cybersecurity company specializing in…
Northstar Earth & Space
developmentNorthStar Earth & Space provides the first commercial space-based Space Situational Awareness servic…
Obruta Space Solutions
developmentDeveloping autonomous spacecraft docking technology (RPOD Kit) for on-orbit servicing and debris rem…
SpaceQ
developmentSpaceQ, founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, is an independent media and news service focuse…
SpaceRyde
developmentSpaceRyde is a Canadian company developing balloon-assisted small satellite launch systems. The comp…
Telesat LEO
developmentTelesat Lightspeed is Telesat's LEO constellation designed to provide enterprise-grade connectivity …
Telesat Lightspeed
developmentTelesat Lightspeed is a LEO broadband satellite network designed for enterprise, government, and mob…
Volta Space Technologies
developmentDeveloping LightGrid satellite constellation to beam solar power to lunar surface via lasers. Enable…
Wyvern Canada
developmentWyvern Canada, founded in 2018 and based in Edmonton, is a space company specializing in hyperspectr…
Aerial & Maritime
acquiredAerial & Maritime, founded in 2012 and based in Ottawa, Canada, is a provider of satellite-based Aut…
Com Dev
acquiredCanadian space component manufacturer. RF switches, multiplexers, and antennas. On 900+ satellites. …
