National Security: January 2011 Archives

Canada has no indigenously satellite launch capability and until the last decade it wasn't even an issue people within the industry contemplated too seriously. However global security events such as 9/11, arctic sovereignty, earth observation needs have all increased Canada's need and reliance on satellites. So does Canada need an indigenous satellite launch capability? It's a question worth exploring as we consider whether Canadian sovereignty is at risk by not having our own launch capability.