糖心视频鈥檚 Centre for Aerospace Research Receives $2.8M Award to Build Satellite to Advance Canada鈥檚 Communication Capability in the Arctic
We’re thrilled to announce that our has secured a $2.82 million contract from (DRDC) under the national SpaceLEO Program. This funding will enable CfAR to design and build a satellite slated for launch in November 2027. We are one of only three Canadian teams selected for this high-impact initiative.
The mission will test new ways to send & receive data using commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, boosting connectivity across Canada’s Arctic and remote regions.
From design to launch to in-orbit operations, our team will lead the full mission lifecycle, offering our students hands-on experience in aerospace systems, satellite communications, and mission operations.
This exciting project aligns well with the launch of our new Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (MEng ASE) offered by in Fall 2026, preparing engineers for the next wave of aerospace innovation. CfAR, founded in 2012, has become a national hub for aerospace research and training — collaborating with industry leaders and now further strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and resilience in the north.
Read more about the satellite program at CfAR.