Canadian Space Asset Map: Creating a Collaboration

Ecosystem for Space R&D and Commercialization in Canada

Dr. Alma Barranco-MendozaCIO, Canadian Space Society

AGENDA

1Canadian

Space Society

2Opportunity

4Action Plan

7Next Steps

3Canadian Space Asset

Map

6Canadian

Space Summit

5Benefits and

Improvements

Canadian SpaceSociety

National non-profit organization made up of professionals and enthusiasts pursuing the human exploration and development of the Solar System and beyond.

Its principal objective is to stimulate the Canadian space industry through its technical and outreach projects and promote the involvement of Canadians in the development of space.

Headquarters in Toronto, with chapters in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Winnipeg, Montreal, Calgary, and Edmonton.

to provide meeting and working places to Society members for the purposes of discussion, presentation and development of space and space-related technologies

OPPORTUNITY to provide professional

development for those in the space industry or interested in entering the space industry

to sponsor, promote and engage in activities designed to promote increased knowledge of space and space-related technologies among Society members, and the general public.

to pursue the manufacture, printing, publication, and distribution of space-related materials and products

Online portal that will enable the collection and distribution of space assets in Canada:

Information Body of knowledge, initiatives,

investment and funding sources, dialogue, open positions, components and merchandise, news and events

Infrastructure R&D facilities/equipment,

production/manufacturing facilities, operations

Individuals Subject matter experts, students,

volunteers, and other human resources.

Canadian Space Asset Map

http://www.css.ca/resources/space-asset-map.html

PLANACTION

Promote and populate Space Asset Map

Other components: Event Mgt. System Online store Directories

Discussion forum Social media

integration

CSS’s SAM allows Canadian space enthusiasts and professionals to establish partnerships to further the development of Canadian space-related activities and projects.

Expand and add modules: E-commerce platform Job board Crowdfunding platform

BENEFITS AND IMPROVEMENTS

SAM and the other modules allow us to align CSS focus with Canada’s Space Policy Framework issued by the Canadian Space Agency.

2015 CanadianSpace Summit

Get 25% off the Regular Registration fee before Sept. 30th

Additional discounts for CSS professional and student members.

Innovation: Bringing Space Down to EarthNovember 19th and 20th, 2015  Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC

Public Event: November 18th, 2015J.R. McMillan Space Centre

www.css.ca/2015-summit.html

2015 CanadianSpace Summit

NEXTSTEPS

Establish collaboration with other space

organizations within Canada

Raise awareness about the Space Asset Map

Establish a CSS Vancouver Chapter

Questions?Dr. Alma Barranco-Mendoza

Alma.Barranco@css.cawww.css.ca

Twitter: @iridia CSS Twitter: @CdnSpaceSocietyFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSpaceSocietyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/12706081197/