We're Experts
AppSpace Solutions, Inc. is a Space and Defence consulting company specializing in Canadian affairs and space awareness products and services. It provides consulting and presentation services in support of specialized areas of space-based applications, technologies and services, and in particular with respect to the Canadian context.
Here's Why
- 20 Years Military Experience, 1/3 in Space
- Over 7 years designing, developing and conducting space courses
- 3+ years working commercially within the Cdn Space and Defence industry
- Board member of the Canadian Space Society
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“Wayne is a pleasure to work with and is a true expert on Canada’s space program, with unique insight into military and civilian strategies, programs, and downstream applications. For three years in a row, Wayne has provided useful information and business intelligence as he reviewed Futron’s Space Competitiveness Index. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Wayne again.”
~Jay Gullish, Business Development Manager, Futron Corporation
Satellite Communications: Wideband Global Satcom (WGS)
With Boeing Satellite Systems as the primary contractor, the nine Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites will serve to enhance the existing Defense Satellite Communications System and Global Broadcast System and offset their eventual decline in performance. WGS will enable execution of tactical command and control, communications, and computers; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR); battle management; and combat support information for Australia and USA’s Departments of Defence.
Canada Signs on to WGS - 17 Jan 2012
The Canadian Government/Canadian Dept of National Defence (DND) has recently and officially signed on to the WGS program to provide assured strategic communications for its forces for the next 20 years. Canada will be making a contribution of approximately $337M Cdn to the program and will be joining other nations such as Australia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Denmark, New Zealand, and of course the US.
Secure Communications at a Reasonable Price
This development follows a long line of activity and discussions within DND to arrive at this capability. Besides satisfying Canada's strategic needs, it does so by recognizing the importance of interoperability and for providing communications assurance for a large period of time. It will be interesting to see how this capability will be able to match the ever-increasing appetite for applications and wireless data.
Latest News
Posted: December 12 2011 By Wayne A. Ellis
Please scour your November 7th edition of Space News to catch the latest OpEd from AppSpace Solutions, Inc! Yours truly tries to make the case for investing in space systems commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) capabilities, such as the MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates (MDA) robotic servicing, in order to fill gaps and provide a way to kick-start at least one important industry sector. Read More »
Posted: December 05 2011 By Wayne A. Ellis
Space News International and Analytical Graphics, Inc (AGI) have joined in partnership to create a new community website called OnOrbitWatch.com. The site was developed for professionals interested in reading about the most recent news on space situational awareness, as well as sharing thoughts and insights on this strategic topic. The portal is reaching out to the various SSA organizations and professionals to better connect as a community and to evolve in meeting specific needs. As a... Read More »
