tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618880.post5815948604109568507..comments2024-03-27T00:26:31.343-07:00Comments on The Commercial Space Blog: The Difference Between Maxar/ MDA, AIAC and Almost Everyone Else in the #DontLetGoCanada CampaignChuck Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506476753520146858noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618880.post-44384966931309232092018-10-23T09:03:33.031-07:002018-10-23T09:03:33.031-07:00Thanks for the heads up, Leslie. It's good to ...Thanks for the heads up, Leslie. It's good to know that both you and MDA are checking up on this blog for accuracy, especially when it concerns questions of fact. <br /><br />You are absolutely correct in your statement that comments originating with SpaceQ were incorrectly attributed to MDA group president Mike Greenley. <br /><br />While we haven't removed the statements, the article has been updated to reflect that the comments originated from SpaceQ, not Mr. Greenley. This blog apologizes for any concerns or questions arising from the error.<br /><br />For those who don't recognize the name (or the tone), Leslie Swartman is the current director of public affairs at MDA. Chuck Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09506476753520146858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618880.post-26271492080109486412018-10-23T06:53:37.412-07:002018-10-23T06:53:37.412-07:00Chuck, the entire passage below, which you claim w...Chuck, the entire passage below, which you claim was part of MDA President Mike Greenley's presentation to the House of Commons Finance Committee, was actually original analysis by SpaceQ, and was not part of Mr. Greenley's presentation. Instead of copying and pasting your competitor's analysis, please do your own research and get your facts straight. We ask that you correct your story on your website and remove this passage attributed to Mr. Greenley, and give SpaceQ the proper credit for this passage, or remove it altogether. We would also like you to make a notation that your story has been corrected from the original version, like all legitimate news organizations do when they make errors. Thank you. <br /><br />***<br /><br />This is not merely an MDA wish. The (NASA operated) International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG), which is made up of 14 national space agencies, has been for years laying the groundwork for what’s next after the International Space Station (ISS).<br /><br />That vision centres around the moon and Mars with the now US led Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway (LOP-G) as the leading project. Nations are currently making the decision if they will participate in the LOP-G and at what financial commitment level. <br /><br />The US is hoping, heck, literally banking on Canada’s participation, to help defray some of the cost. It’s a mega project akin to the International Space Station. Who will step up, contribute and benefit? <br /><br />The pressure is on for Canada and other nations to sign on by the end of the year. In examining the areas of what Canada can contribute to, it’s clear there are at least three areas we’re interested in. Robotics, artificial intelligence and medicine. All strengths, all have buy-in by the Canadian Space Agency. <br />The question is, will this generate jobs, long term jobs in industries that also have commercial spin-offs. MDA, the Canadian Space Agency and other believe so, otherwise they wouldn’t be backing these technologies.LSwartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664682278601944878noreply@blogger.com