What does Canadian Space Agency do?

The Canadian Space Agency advances Canada’s presence in space through research, technology development, and international collaboration in space exploration and Earth observation. Its core mission centers on enabling next-generation space systems, particularly in lunar and planetary exploration, while supporting scientific innovation through controlled environment agriculture and space-based life support technologies. Strategic priorities include developing enabling technologies for future missions, studying lunar surface architectures, and advancing independent food production systems for long-duration spaceflight. The agency also ensures operational security and IT modernization to sustain its mission-critical infrastructure. Procurement activities are dominated by space research and technology services, reflecting a strong emphasis on systems engineering, mission architecture studies, and advanced space systems design. The agency routinely issues solicitations for technical studies and phased development work, often structured as early-stage feasibility analyses or prototype evaluations. Additional procurement includes specialized engineering services, computer systems design, and physical security support, indicating a balanced approach to both mission-critical R&D and institutional operational needs. The agency primarily targets NAICS 927110 (Space Research and Technology), followed by engineering services, computer systems design, and electronic surveillance. There is no indication of set-aside preferences or targeted diversity initiatives in procurement. Vendor relationships appear focused on high-specialization contractors capable of delivering complex, low-volume technical studies with rigorous scientific and engineering validation requirements. The Canadian Space Agency operates as a federal entity under the Government of Canada, with no designated geographic location listed, suggesting centralized operations likely based in Ottawa. It utilizes standard government procurement vehicles for professional services, relying on open solicitations to engage qualified technical vendors across aerospace, engineering, and IT domains. The agency’s structure supports a lean, mission-driven procurement model focused on outcome-based contracts rather than commodity purchases.

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You can find contracts from Canadian Space Agency on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What industries does Canadian Space Agency contract in?

Canadian Space Agency primarily contracts in the following industries: (NAICS ). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Canadian Space Agency award?

Canadian Space Agency has awarded 18 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $0 in obligations across 18 contractors. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Canadian Space Agency?

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Who are the top contractors for Canadian Space Agency?

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Canadian Space Agency

Part of Government of Canada

The Canadian Space Agency advances Canada’s presence in space through research, technology development, and international collaboration in space exploration and Earth observation. Its core mission centers on enabling next-generation space systems, particularly in lunar and planetary exploration, while supporting scientific innovation through controlled environment agriculture and space-based life support technologies.

Canadian Space Agency is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Canadian Space Agency has issued 18 awards and worked with 18 contractors. It currently has 18 open contract opportunities.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
Services paysagers Dominique Filion / Jardins Groupe Design Inc.	$0	1
PYLON ELECTRONICS INC	$0	1
DRUMCO ENERGIE INC	$0	1
CSMC Labs Inc.	$0	1
René Pelletier	$0	1
EarthDaily Analytics Corp.	$0	1
CPE DIVISION B INC.	$0	1
Novanet Communications Limited	$0	1
Turtle Island Staffing	$0	1
Somagen Diagnostics Inc.	$0	1

Canadian Space Agency

Part of Government of Canada

Recent Canadian Space Agency Contracts

Instrument Miniaturization and Space Qualification Engineering

Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE ICOS)

Engineering Documentation and Design Reporting

Trace Methane Detection Calibration and Performance Validation

Environmental Testing Under Simulated Martian Conditions

Low-Pressure ICOS Instrument Development

Spaceflight Environmental Testing & Characterization

Space-Based FTIR Instrument Design & Engineering

Data Processing & Atmospheric Retrieval Algorithm Development

Project Management & Technical Reporting

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Recent Canadian Space Agency Contracts

Instrument Miniaturization and Space Qualification Engineering

Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE ICOS)

Engineering Documentation and Design Reporting

Trace Methane Detection Calibration and Performance Validation

Environmental Testing Under Simulated Martian Conditions

Low-Pressure ICOS Instrument Development

Spaceflight Environmental Testing & Characterization

Space-Based FTIR Instrument Design & Engineering

Data Processing & Atmospheric Retrieval Algorithm Development

Project Management & Technical Reporting

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