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.
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spaceship is pictured in 2016, grappled by the International Space Station's Canadarm2. In May, Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced more money for space travel and space exploration with a focus on recent lunar projects.
The Canadian government may be shooting for the moon, but there's still plenty of room for the space program to stretch among the stars, according to experts and observers, who say the country needs more of a plan to capitalize on investments and interest in the space industry. There’s been some ...

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