Satellites

Canada’s Supplementary Estimates B for 2026–27 propose more than $20 billion in additional federal spending, reported as a $22 billion increase. Defence funding includes Department of National Defence spending tied to icebreakers and satellites, but the estimates do not identify procurement allocations, solicitations, or award timelines.

The U.S. Space Force has awarded **$615 million** under the SB-AMTI program to enhance airborne threat detection. Notably, **Rocket Lab** received the largest share of **$397 million** for developing advanced satellites, underscoring a diversification strategy in aerospace procurement.

NASA is advancing the DAPHNE mission to improve space weather prediction through a $250 million budget. This initiative opens procurement opportunities for contractors in atmospheric research and satellite technologies.