HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – 09 September 2025 – Galaxia, Canada’s leader in intelligent satellite compute solutions, has been awarded a $2.5M project by Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to design, build, launch, and operate the Canadian Tactical Operation Satellite (CTOS). This 33-month mission will be designed and manufactured in-house at Galaxia’s facilities in Nova Scotia and operated from Canada using Galaxia’s extended orbital gateways across Canada and around the world.  

Delivered under Galaxia’s MissionOne turnkey solution, CTOS represents a historic milestone for Atlantic Canada, marking the first time a Canadian-ordered nanosatellite-class spacecraft is being built in the region. The mission underscores Canada’s commitment to sovereign, secure, and scalable space-based infrastructure to meet the growing demands of national security, Arctic operations, and advanced communications.  

Building Canada’s Future in Space 

CTOS will validate and advance next-generation data relay and edge-computing technologies that may inform future orbital data infrastructure. During its 12-month in-orbit campaign, the satellite will:  

• Test and benchmark LEO data relay pipelines for secure, resilient communications.  

• Demonstrate edge-computing capabilities that enable faster, in-orbit data processing and decision-making.  

• Build a foundation for scalable hybrid networks that will enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the global space sector.  

• Complete an R&D demonstration of how low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity which could benefit remote communities and defence of the Arctic. 

As part of Galaxia’s commitment to Canadian innovation, the company is exploring options to launch CTOS from Canadian soil, if a viable domestic launch provider is available during the mission timeline.  

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“CTOS, delivered through our MissionOne turnkey solution, proves what’s possible when Canada invests in sovereign space capability.” said Arad Gharagozli, Founder and CEO of Galaxia. “Designing, building, and operating this spacecraft entirely from Nova Scotia is a historic achievement that highlights the depth of Canadian expertise and positions Atlantic Canada as a hub for space innovation.” 

About Galaxia 

Galaxia is a Canadian space technology company and a global leader in intelligent satellite compute platforms and software-defined satellite solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Galaxia designs, builds, and operates nanosatellite-class spacecraft for applications in Earth observation, communications, and edge AI in orbit. With a growing fleet of advanced space assets and proprietary platforms such as Mobius™ SDS, Raven OBC, Onyx, and Citadel EPS, Galaxia is redefining access to space with scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for government, commercial, and research partners worldwide. Learn more at www.gx.space. 

About MissionOne 

MissionOne is Galaxia’s turnkey satellite mission solution, providing end-to-end services from design and build to launch and operations. By simplifying access to space, MissionOne enables governments, industry, and research partners to focus on their mission objectives while Galaxia delivers the infrastructure. Learn more at https://gx.space/missionone/. 

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