In 2023 NorthStar will launch its first 3 satellites enabling safer navigation in space and helping with the mitigation of space debris. Can you see how excited our Chief Scientist, Fred Pelletier, is to hold this 1/2 scale model of the satellite?
We are pleased to announce that early on 31 January 2024 at 1:34 AM EST we successfully launched the first four of our SSA satellites from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex in Mahia, New Zealand.
Thanks to our partners
@RocketLab
,
@SpireGlobal
, and
@Exolaunch
.
📢We’re excited to announce the launch of
@spacecanada
🇨🇦! As one of the founding members, NorthStar is proud to be part of this national industry association which represents Canada’s
#space
innovators. 👉
Space debris is a global issue and the responsibility of all space users, so we’re proud to support
@NorthStarEandS
&
@SpireGlobal
’s space monitoring mission on a dedicated mission this fall.
More info:
NorthStar announces the planned launch of the first commercial space-based SSA service no earlier than 18th January, 06:15-07:00 UTC . Turning the tide!
@RocketLab
@SpireGlobal
@Exolaunch
👉
NorthStar is pleased to provide this launch status update for our first 4 satellite scheduled this Sunday, January 28th, at 7:15PM NZDT – 01:15AM EST. The event will be broadcasted on the following link:
Visit the press kit:
👉
The NorthStar team remains on ¨hot standby¨ for this inaugural launch of our space-based
#SSA
services. We continue to work closely with our partner suppliers
@RocketLab
and
@SpireGlobal
to realize mission success and help turn the tide towards more
#SustainableSpace
.
🚀Launch Update 🚀
To allow time for final pre-launch checkouts, and account for an incoming weather system, we are now targeting no earlier than 27 January NZT for the launch of ‘Four Of A Kind’ for
@spireglobal
and
@northstarEandS
.
Launch Window Opens:
UTC | 06:15 (27 Jan)
NorthStar is proud to announce our Distribution and Partnership Agreement with
@telespazio
. Collaboration with this globally trusted space services provider guarantees the highest level of Space Domain Awareness Services across Europe.
NorthStar is privileged to announce the financial support of the Luxembourg Future Fund alongside support from the Luxembourg Government for R&D projects to accelerate our product development. This is a great day for advancing
#SpaceSustainability
It’s a game of inches. We need to fight for every inch of progress with intense discipline to address the most immediate issues to sustain our Earth & Space environments.
#EarthMonitoring
#Data4Sustainability
1/2 Space supports critical infrastructure for our economy. NorthStar’s collaboration with
@SES_Satellites
leads to more responsible and sustainable operations in space from all stakeholders.
#ESG
#SustainabilityStrategy
NorthStar is pleased to provide this launch status update for our first 4 satellite scheduled this Wednesday, January 31st, at 7:15PM NZDT – 1:15AM EST. The event will be broadcasted on the following link:
Visit the press kit:👉
1/2 By joining the
#NetZeroSpace
Declaration, we pledge to help facilitate safe and sustainable space operations through the delivery of high-fidelity commercial space services for satellite operators.
@ParisPeaceForum
NorthStar is delighted to announce its membership in the Space Industry Association of Australia (
@spaceinsdutryoz
).
We look forward to working closely with the SIAA team.
#AustraliaSpace
We’re standing down from a launch attempt today with lightning risk, thunderstorms, rain, thick cloud and strong upper-level winds expected over LC-1, with a 75% probability of violating (POV) weather constraints for launch.
Next opportunity for launch is forecast for NET
Today marks the beginning of
#WorldSpaceWeek2021
! To celebrate
#WomenInSpace
, our very own women of NorthStar have a word to share on the importance of female representation in the industry and the tremendous contribution of women leaders to the field.
Big Data is the currency of the new space economy and as we become more reliant on it so does our need to preserve the critical environment of Space for future generations.
Think globally – act locally. Canada has world class technology and services that rely on the confidence and support of our Canadian government to achieve market success.
📢Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer le lancement de
@spacecanada
🇨🇦! En tant que l'un des membres fondateurs, nous sommes heureux de faire partie de cette association nationale qui représente les innovateurs du secteur spatial canadien. 👉
Our founder and CEO
@StewartABain
will be joining the distinguished speakers of
@C2Montreal
! This year’s edition will highlight the opportunity we have to re-emerge stronger from what is a greatly challenging period for our society.
#C2M21
Thank you
@Timiebi89
for hosting our first discussion on "Our Future in Space". You framed the importance of this sector with your comment that "Half of the essential climate variables... can only be monitored from Space.
1/2 A significant milestone for us to have officially received approval by
@ISED_CA
for the use of all requested radio frequency spectrum allocation for our planned 52-satellite constellation.
👉
Importantes opinions de notre PDG et co-fondateur, Stewart Bain, dans
@LP_LaPresse
ce matin: "il est de notre devoir d’agir et de saisir une occasion unique pour notre pays de générer une croissance plus verte qui créera les emplois de demain"🇨🇦 🌎🛰️
Precise and timely knowledge of the location of space objects will reduce unnecessary
#CollisionAvoidance
manoeuvres and extend the life of high valued assets in space by saving fuel.
#SatelliteMonitoring
Governments have an important task ahead in the commercial space age to help facilitate sustainable growth by leveraging and accelerating commercial solutions to this rapidly changing environment.
#SustainableSpace
Co-Founder and CEO,, spoke by invitation today at the United Kingdom’s
@AeroSociety
on the importance of Space Situational Awareness and the international collaboration needed to tackle the challenge.
#Innovation4Sustainability
#SpaceRegulations
Following the Luxembourg Future Fund Investment announcement in NorthStar that happened just before the holidays, we sat down with our CEO, Mr.
@StewartABain
, and our chairman, Mr. Charles Sirois, to understand how this investment will open up new possibilities for NorthStar.
There is an unprecedented movement in the private sector to step up and take on this challenge.
@MichaelEPorter
highlights how industry has the potential to make positive and sustainable
#SocialChange
.
Co-Founder & CEO Stewart Bain speaking to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
#empoweringhumanity
#preserveourplanet
1/2 The launch of the first constellation of satellites dedicated to commercial Space Situational Awareness, partnered by
@SpireGlobal
and
@VirginOrbit
, is a proud moment in NorthStar’s history.🛰
👉
Today, we have signed a strategic agreement with
@saudispace
Agency´s
@msTamimi
, to advance the global reach of Space Situational Awareness capabilities to the Middle East, improve resident space object tracking, and promote sustainable SSA solutions to space operations.
NorthStar will be attending the
#SpaceSymposium
hosted by the
@SpaceFoundation
. We do so in the spirit of collaboration to ensure the future of space, and to showcase our powerful Space Domain Awareness platform to make space safer for all.
👉
The countdown begins for our 'Four Of A Kind' mission! Tune in on January 18th for liftoff at LC-1B, Onenui Station, New Zealand.
First-in-class leader in the delivery of space-based commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services.
@RocketLab
@SpireGlobal
@Exolaunch
#SSA
New year, new launch with our 1st Electron mission of 2024 for
@SpireGlobal
&
@NorthStarEandS
!
‘Four Of A Kind’ is scheduled for lift-off NET January 18th – and yes, it’s a recovery mission!
🚀Rocket: Electron
🌎Launch site: Launch Complex 1
🛰️Satellites: 4
✨Mission: Space
Join NorthStar's exclusive webinar with Dr. Ruth Stilwell, Kevin O'Connell, and Stewart Bain discussing how to turn the tide for a more sustainable space environment.
📅Date: January 25th
🕒Time: 12:00PM EST
Register:
More info:
📢NorthStar est fier de travailler avec
@GardeCotiereCAN
,
@inrsciences
,
@DRDC_RDDC
afin d’appuyer la sauvegarde des environnements maritimes et côtiers canadiens et de favoriser des communautés côtières résilientes 🌎🇨🇦🛰️👉
Our most critical infrastructure and the quality of life for future generations rely on Space.
Our voracious appetite to explore must be preceded with a profound conviction to preserve and sustain this fragile environment.
#2021retrospective
#SpaceSustainability
Our Partnership with
@SES_Satellites
resonates in Japan on the
@Tellus
platform. Space-based commercial
#SSA
(data), available mid 2023, will be transformational to the industry and will enable sustainable space operations
#スペースサスティナビリティ
We are delighted to announce our partnership with
@RocketLab
and
@SpireGlobal
to launch the first space-based
#SSA
constellation, enhancing safety and confidence in space operations.
👉
📢Luxembourg and NorthStar signed a Letter of Intent to create a Centre of Excellence for
#CleanSpace
in Luxembourg and to consider a contribution to NorthStar and its
#innovation
activities in order to promote the safe and sustainable use of outer space👉
The writing is on the wall. We must change our behaviour. Space cannot be cleaned up once the chain reaction of collisions starts. The only answer is to prevent the mess.
#SpaceSustainability
#SpaceDebris
Presenting Mark Mulholland, a seasoned expert with over 44 years government and private sector experience at highest levels of DOC, NOAA, NASA, DOD, Intelligence Community and international space sectors!
Don’t miss him at our first virtual event!
Recaping our first days at
@sxsw
showcasing our mission to enable access to space-based data and engaged international participation to ensure safety and sustainability for all - in space and on earth!
#Sustainability
#SXSW2022
🛰
👉
NorthStar is excited to be at the first edition of the World Space Forum hosted by the United Nations in Vienna to promote the
#sustainability
of our 🌎 and space environment. Stay tuned for our CEO’s presentation on Wednesday at 2pm.
#WSF2019
🇺🇳
@UNOOSA
NorthStar is proud to be working with
@csa_asc
on this
#innovation
project that will leverage Space-based Earth Observation,
#AI
and data fusion to support the conservation of wetlands which are critical to mitigating the effects of
#ClimateChange
🌎🛰️🇨🇦👉
Kevin O'Connell and
@AIAA_Dan
speak the truth and set the tone for the ways and means to realize our aspirations of a thriving space economy. The private sector is best positioned and motivated to tackle
#SpaceSafety
challenges and help establish norms of responsible behaviours.
The private sector continues to plan, execute, & engage in space activities, & we are at the point where the policy outlined in SPD-3 needs to be fully implemented to ensure everyone’s continuing success.
Space services form an integral part of our daily lives, connecting and informing us, enabling safe navigation, cell phone services, multimedia broadcasts, and all on-line financial transactions
Canada must step into the 21st century, join
#FastSpace
, and buy services from world class Canadian enterprises. Our services secure
#SustainableSpace
for the world and for the future of space for everyone. Let’s go 🇨🇦!
We fully support the Government of Canada’s endorsement of the ASAT testing ban. This is a significant step forward for the long-term sustainability of outer space and we hope to see more countries adhere to this ban.
#SpaceThreatsOEWG
#SpaceSustainability
For 40 years 🇨🇦 has advocated for a halt to anti-satellite (ASAT) tests. Today we joined the US pledge not to conduct destructive ASAT missile testing. We encourage all states to join so that together we can make this a global norm. 🇺🇳
#SpaceThreatsOEWG
Access to space-based data and engaged international participation are critical to ensuring safety and sustainability in space and on earth. 🛰
Join our Founder & CEO
@StewartABain
in 2 weeks at SXSW to hear how!
#SXSW2022
#SpaceSustainability
#SXSW
Il faut envoyer des satellites dans l’espace pour mesurer les débris et savoir comment naviguer autour de ceux-ci. Ce n’est pas un travail que l’on peut faire de manière efficace à partir de la Terre. Il faut mettre les éléments dans l’espace. -
@StewartABain
@salutbonjour
We are at an important time in the history of our planet where we must balance technological advancement and regulations if we are to achieve sustainability.
#SpaceSustainability
#SpaceDebris
@StewartABain
Checkout our first article of our Series: the Digital Future.
Examining past technological advances will help us understand the social impacts of innovation. Sustainability will require coordinated actions.
#earthday2021
#innovation4sustainability
NorthStar CEO speaking at the United Nations
#WSF
: There should be no debate about where objects are in space, there should be reliable information. NorthStar will provide that accurate information so that we can support a more sustainable environment, both on 🌎and in space.🇺🇳
L’équipe de NorthStar est à Genève pour la UN Space Security Conference. // Excited to be in Geneva for
#OS19
. Follow us and stay tuned for more about the future of Space sustainability, Space Situational Awareness and Earth Information.
@ITU
@UNIDIR
@CanadaUN
@spacedaporras
This week is our annual Space Security Conference — join us live in Geneva or online for engaging discussions with experts from around the world.
#OS19
If you've missed the first edition of Our Future in Space featuring our CEO
@StewartABain
and experts Mark Mulholland and
@Timiebi89
on the new space race, the recording is available for viewing!
📢NorthStar is proud to announce this initiative with
@CoastGuardCAN
,
@inrsciences
,
@DRDC_RDDC
to help safeguard Canada’s marine and coastal environments and enable resilient coastal communities 🌎🛰️🇨🇦👉
Our Montréal team reunited today for an inspiring afternoon. Guided by the words of our CEO
@StewartABain
, the organization’s strategic outlook and progress ahead of the launch of our
#SSA
technology and Earth Observation services were presented.
Significant announcements await!
By preventing collisions in space, we avoid the creation of further debris, protect satellite services critical to billions of people on Earth, and ensure a sustainable environment for future space missions and exploration.
#spacesustainability
#cleanspace
We are proud to work with
@NorthStarEandS
to build a dedicated constellation of satellites with next-gen space situational awareness technology to tackle the growing problem of space debris.
NorthStar est fière d'annoncer avoir complété une ronde de financement. Ce montant de 47 millions $ permettra d'accélérer le déploiement de ses services de surveillance de l'espace prévu d'ici la mi-2023.
Inspired by Apollo 11, my heart and soul is connected to space and NorthStar Earth & Space was inspired by those courageous few who had the right stuff…
#SpaceExplorationDay
@TheRealBuzz
Nous sommes très heureux de cette initiative de la part du
@GouvOuvertCan
, car se doter d’un accès à l’espace national est un levier stratégique pour l’économie canadienne et pour la souveraineté de notre pays.
Des lancements d'engins spatiaux à des fins commerciales au Canada? Notre gouv en fait une possibilité! Écoutez ma conversation avec
@MarcGarneau
pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont ces lancements propulseront le Canada en tant que chef de file de l'industrie aérospatiale.
NorthStar is pleased to announce that it has completed a round of funding. This financial support of US$35M will accelerate the deployment of its space-based Space Situational Awareness (“SSA”) services scheduled for mid 2023.
We are thrilled to be sharing the Our Future in Space live virtual event! Our cofounder and CEO,
@StewartABain
, will be joined by experts Mark Mulholland and
@Timiebi89
to discuss the new
#SpaceRace
!
Join us for an insightful hour.
NorthStar is proud to be actively developing this Earth Observation Monitoring System for Canada’s marine and coastal environment for the
@CoastGuardCAN
using satellite data, data fusion and advanced analytics.
#ArticScienceMonth
DRDC’s Centre for Security Science is working with its partners including
@CoastGuardCAN
to improve long-term monitoring of marine pollution, ice conditions and coastal ecosystems in Canada’s coastal communities. 1 of 2
In March, two large satellites in nearby LEO orbits broke up within 8 days of each other. Resulting fragments will tumble uncontrolled for decades crossing various orbits that host numerous high valued active satellites including Canada’s Sapphire, NEOSSAT and RadarSat Mission
📢Northstar lance la construction de ses 3 premiers 🛰️
@Thales_Alenia_S
« Nous agissons pour faire de l'espace un environnement sécuritaire pour mener des affaires, aujourd’hui et pour les générations à venir. » Stewart Bain, PDG de NorthStar 👉
We are delighted to be featured in such an important piece on
#SpaceSituationalAwareness
by
@TheEconomist
! The need for real-time monitoring in space and collaboration between key players has never been more pressing.
NorthStar is proud to announce a strategic partnership to combine NorthStar’s precision In-Space Situational Awareness capabilities with
@astroscale_HQ
on-orbit servicing expertise - a significant step in the development of next-generational solutions.
Our oceans are the cradle of life. Protecting this sacred and beautiful resource is a challenge that concerns us all. Today on
#WorldOceanDay
let´s join together to ensure that all our shared environments are protected, for us and for future generations.
#SDG14
We’re delighted to be joining forces with
@SES_Satellites
to accelerate the development of commercial space-based
#SSA
services for safe and sustainable operations.
#SpaceSustainability
👉
Space is a fragile and essential shared environment.
#Cooperation
is essential to preserving the sustainability of space for future generations.
#CommercialInnovation
and government cooperation is fundamental to success.
#sustainablespace
MIT Tech Review: "Canadian company NorthStar wants to track space debris with a constellation of 40 satellites. It’s not the craziest idea."
@techreview
We're looking forward to meeting with other industry professionals and discussing the future of satellites and spaceflight during
#Satellite2023
. Let's meet up!