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State of the Canadian Space Sector

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I am pleased to take this opportunity to present the CSA's annual report, The State of the Canadian Space Sector 2008.The Canadian space sector played an important role in the Canadian national economy in 2008 by employing over 6,500 people and increasing revenues to $2.8 billion, with domestic and export revenues representing 50%-50% of total revenues respectively.

The 2008 survey results of the Canadian space sector showed real growth in revenues. Despite a high Canadian dollar, export-oriented space companies continued to penetrate foreign markets and demonstrate the commercial value of space.

2008 was a year marked with success for the Canadian space sector, where commendable accomplishments were only possible through the collaboration between the CSA and the Canadian space sector. Amongst these accomplishments, the successful commencement of Canada's meteorological station mission which was carried to Mars on NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander; Dextre, Canada's advanced two-armed robot began performing crucial tasks on the International Space Station; the fifth anniversary of the SCISAT satellite which continues to provide high-precision information on the condition of the ozone layer and atmospheric changes, and also the first image for a time series of satellite maps of Earth's Arctic was produced as part of Canada's contributions to International Polar Year activities.

On the international front, our partnerships with NASA and ESA continue to strengthen. Several scout missions to other space-faring nations for the assessment of both commercial opportunities and government partnerships have taken place in 2008. The Canadian Space Agency is constantly working to establish agreements with other stakeholders that maximize investment and maintain Canada's reputation in the burgeoning international space arena.

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this annual survey. Without your assistance this report would not be possible.

Sincerely,

Steve MacLean

• 2008 (PDF Document)
• 2007 (PDF Document)
• 2006 (PDF Document)
• 2005 (PDF Document)
• 2004 (PDF Document)
• 2003 (PDF Document)
• 2002 (PDF Document)
• 2001 (PDF Document)
• 2000 - Highlights 2 pages (PDF Document)
• 2000 - Full Report 13 pages (PDF Document)
• 1998-1999 - Summary 2 pages (PDF Document)
• 1998-1999 - Full Report 16 pages (PDF Document)
• 1997 (PDF Document)
• 1996 (PDF Document)