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Moon shot can’t be the final frontier for Canadian space program, say sky watchers

With a focus on lunar exploration, it's an 'exciting time' for the Canadian space sector, but there's room for more government engagement, intervention, and communication to boost the industry, say stakeholders and experts.

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BY ALICE CHEN
July 7, 2021

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Moon shot can’t be the final frontier for Canadian space program, say sky watchers

With a focus on lunar exploration, it's an 'exciting time' for the Canadian space sector, but there's room for more government engagement, intervention, and communication to boost the industry, say stakeholders and experts.

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Mining on the moon

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Russia’s running the ‘moon race’ again

Canada needs to claim its place in the commercial space race

NASA headed back to the moon for keeps, and Canadian Space Agency is tagging along in a major way

Mining on the moon

Mining on the moon

Space Canada’s Hill event to showcase astronaut David Saint-Jacques

Space Canada’s Hill event to showcase astronaut David Saint-Jacques

Russia’s running the ‘moon race’ again

Russia’s running the ‘moon race’ again

Canada needs to claim its place in the commercial space race

Canada needs to claim its place in the commercial space race

NASA headed back to the moon for keeps, and Canadian Space Agency is tagging along in a major way

NASA headed back to the moon for keeps, and Canadian Space Agency is tagging along in a major way

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Moon shot can’t be the final frontier for Canadian space program, say sky watchers

With a focus on lunar exploration, it's an 'exciting time' for the Canadian space sector, but there's room for more government engagement, intervention, and communication to boost the industry, say stakeholders and experts.

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