I think at this point, MDA and NDHQ should be talking to the Japanese for assistance. I’m quite sure PM Carney has enough goodwill with the Japanese PM Sanai Takaichi to get a suitable launch date.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be very interested in launching Canadian satellites, as the Japanese government is keen to increase the cadence of H3 launches.
Hi Wes - Another Great read. Did you know about Alouette 1, a former Canadian research satellite? Alouette 1 studied the ionosphere and was launched in 1962; it was the first satellite constructed by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States. The name "Alouette" came from the French for "skylark" and the French-Canadian folk song of the same name. A key device on Alouette was the radio antenna, consisting of thin strips of beryllium copper bent into a slight U-shape and then rolled into small disks, similar to a measuring tape. More can be found in Wikipedia.
Its a classic dysfunctional marriage. Canada has been freeloading off an inequitable trade and defense relationship for decades. They define themselves largely as being apposite the US. Trump’s approach is rude and counter productive but as is Canada’s response. It seems they will shoot themselves in the head in order to shoot Trump/US in the foot.
You understand how such agreements are negotiated, yes? That they are *agreed to* by all parties?
America has been happy to “freeload” right back. That’s literally been the deal, the latest of which Trump declared was the greatest deal ever done at the time (yes, Freeland kicked his ass, but that’s a US problem, not an us problem).
A great article, Wes. Another neat fact for you. Radarsat 1 was launched from Vandenburg AFB in 1995. For your information Radarsat 1, 2 and 3 are Canadian civilian satellites primarily monitoring Earths environment - resources, ice and monitor illegal fishing by ships of various nations even if their ship identifiers are turned off.
Now Radarsat 2’s launch was a different story and contributes to Canada’s need for launch sovereignty. It possessed high resolution radar regardless of cloud/weather conditions for 3 metre resolution. The US government determined that Radarsat 2’s imagery could pose a security threat to the US.
US REFUSED TO LAUNCH RADARSAT 2. So Canada had to switch out any American export controlled parts and spent a ton of money to allow it to be launched in December, 2007 in a Soyuz rocket from …. Russia! And yet Radarsat 3 was launched in June 2019 from Vandenburg.
“Sometime around 2027 or 2028, if Telesat’s schedule holds, a Falcon 9 will lift off from American soil carrying Canadian satellites built to reduce Canada’s dependence on American space infrastructure. There’s something almost too on the nose about that image, and I don’t think Ottawa missed the irony either.”
Let’s hope that Falcon 9 doesn’t mysteriously explode on lift off. Oops. Sorry Canada. Trump may still be in office so….keeping our 51st state in a position of dependence. Just a thought.
I think at this point, MDA and NDHQ should be talking to the Japanese for assistance. I’m quite sure PM Carney has enough goodwill with the Japanese PM Sanai Takaichi to get a suitable launch date.
It pays to have friends.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be very interested in launching Canadian satellites, as the Japanese government is keen to increase the cadence of H3 launches.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-seeks-more-h3-rocket-launches-to-chase-spacex
Hi Wes - Another Great read. Did you know about Alouette 1, a former Canadian research satellite? Alouette 1 studied the ionosphere and was launched in 1962; it was the first satellite constructed by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States. The name "Alouette" came from the French for "skylark" and the French-Canadian folk song of the same name. A key device on Alouette was the radio antenna, consisting of thin strips of beryllium copper bent into a slight U-shape and then rolled into small disks, similar to a measuring tape. More can be found in Wikipedia.
I did not know about it. Some cool history here. I'll check it out!
Canada should cooperate with EU. We have the same problem. Mid tier (and low tier) powers unite!
Is it possible that Canada could partner with the EU of Japanese space establishments to accelerate their timeline?
There is this and it should help.
https://substack.com/@debbieelicksen/note/c-324677329?r=53kh8s
Its a classic dysfunctional marriage. Canada has been freeloading off an inequitable trade and defense relationship for decades. They define themselves largely as being apposite the US. Trump’s approach is rude and counter productive but as is Canada’s response. It seems they will shoot themselves in the head in order to shoot Trump/US in the foot.
Inequitable trade deal?
Or rather deals?
You understand how such agreements are negotiated, yes? That they are *agreed to* by all parties?
America has been happy to “freeload” right back. That’s literally been the deal, the latest of which Trump declared was the greatest deal ever done at the time (yes, Freeland kicked his ass, but that’s a US problem, not an us problem).
You really live up to your name 🤦♂️
A great article, Wes. Another neat fact for you. Radarsat 1 was launched from Vandenburg AFB in 1995. For your information Radarsat 1, 2 and 3 are Canadian civilian satellites primarily monitoring Earths environment - resources, ice and monitor illegal fishing by ships of various nations even if their ship identifiers are turned off.
Now Radarsat 2’s launch was a different story and contributes to Canada’s need for launch sovereignty. It possessed high resolution radar regardless of cloud/weather conditions for 3 metre resolution. The US government determined that Radarsat 2’s imagery could pose a security threat to the US.
US REFUSED TO LAUNCH RADARSAT 2. So Canada had to switch out any American export controlled parts and spent a ton of money to allow it to be launched in December, 2007 in a Soyuz rocket from …. Russia! And yet Radarsat 3 was launched in June 2019 from Vandenburg.
Yes, Canada needs sovereign launch!
Thank you for your above reply Digital Canary to Mr. Know. Nothing. I’ll stay out of that one to be polite…
“Sometime around 2027 or 2028, if Telesat’s schedule holds, a Falcon 9 will lift off from American soil carrying Canadian satellites built to reduce Canada’s dependence on American space infrastructure. There’s something almost too on the nose about that image, and I don’t think Ottawa missed the irony either.”
Let’s hope that Falcon 9 doesn’t mysteriously explode on lift off. Oops. Sorry Canada. Trump may still be in office so….keeping our 51st state in a position of dependence. Just a thought.
You mention F35s on the Canada deep strike video. Do you really think 35s are suited to our artic?
The more I read the more Gripen looks better in many aspects. I know we paid for 16-18 F35s already but we still looking for 60-80 more jets.
Sorry I'm only a free viewer cause I'm a CDN vet on a budget pension so am stingy with $.
Keep up the great work
Stu in the Sault(Soo)