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Space-Based Situational Awareness for the North
July 28, 2026 · 4 min read · Arctivus Insights
Satellites are central to understanding activity across Canada's remote regions.
Canada has long relied on space-based sensing, notably through radar satellite programs, to monitor its maritime approaches and northern territory.
New generations of small satellites, improved sensors and better data processing are expanding what is possible — from vessel tracking to ice monitoring.
Integrating space data with airborne and ground sensors creates a more complete picture than any single layer can provide.
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