Will Focus On "The Next Breakthrough Space Technologies for
Canada"
Canada has played a key role in developing critical technologies
for the space sector for more than 50 years. As more countries
spend an increasing amount of money on space technology such as
satellite development, and while Canada finds itself in a position
to be a contributor, it is in an increasingly competitive business
field. So what then are the technologies in which Canada can lead,
both now and in the future? Organizers say that is a central
focus to be discussed at the Canadian Space Commerce Association's
annual meeting.
The Canadarm, which is an essential piece of equipment on both
the shuttle and ISS, is an iconic piece of robotic technology which
created significant brand awareness globally for Canada. However,
the CSCA says that space robotic technologies are evolving and
while Canada is still a key contributor, it is not the only
one.
Topics to be discussed at the meeting include future robotic
technologies including on-orbit servicing, satellite platforms
including nanosats, hosted payloads, launch technologies, cameras,
lunar and Martian rovers, national defense and much more.
How Canada funds development will also be a topic for discussion
as the Canadian Space Agency will discuss their Space Technologies
Development Program. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) who
are revolutionizing the launch industry, will address their
disruptive technologies. We'll also get an update on the status of
Canada's increasing military presence in space and the technologies
they will be using.
"Our meeting will be looking at new technologies and business
models that must be the successors to the Canadarms and Telesat
constellations in order to maintain and grow Canada's position
within the space industry which is valued at over $3 billion
dollars annually to Canada's economy," said Continuum Aerospace's
Arny Sokolof, president of the association.
Conference speakers come from academia, government, business and
include:
- Josh Dore -- Canadian Space Agency, Technology Development
Officer
- Frank Teti -- MacDonald, Detwiller and Associates Ltd., Manager
of Autonomous Robotics
- Ron Holdway -- COM DEV, VP of Government Relations
- Joshua Brost -- Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX),
Manager of Business Development
- Grant Bonin -- University of Toronto Space Flight Laboratory,
Program Manager
- Dr. Gordon Osinski -- University of Western Ontario,
NSERC/MDA/CSA Industrial Research Chair in Planetary Geology
- Steve Bochinger -- Euroconsult North America, President
- Olivier Daigle -- Nuvu Cameras Inc., VP Research and
Development
- Wilfred So -- Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Patent
Agent
- Marc Fricker -- Royal Military College
The Canadian Space Commerce Association annual meeting being
held in Toronto on March 18th at the MaRS Discovery District.
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