Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne Email Format
Space Research and TechnologyQuebec, Canada501-1000 Employees
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is a government-backed organization focused on advancing peaceful space exploration and the development of space science and technology to benefit Canadians socially and economically. Based in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, the CSA operates within the space research and technology sector and serves as a national authority for space activities, coordinating research, development, and partnerships. Its mandate emphasizes promoting peaceful use, expanding knowledge of space through science, and ensuring that space-related insights and capabilities translate into practical benefits for the public and industry. The CSA engages with a range of stakeholders, including industry partners and other government bodies, to support innovative space initiatives and procurement strategies. Recent activity highlights include ongoing concept studies for Canada’s next-generation satellite system and collaborations with Canadian companies on space segment development, reflecting a role that encompasses program leadership, collaboration, and strategic funding of space-related efforts.