Ottawa space lab closes after more than five decades in business

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After 52 years, a space technology laboratory in Ottawa is closing its doors at the end of March 2025, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced on Friday.

After 52 years, a space technology laboratory in Ottawa is closing its doors at the end of March 2025, the Canadian Space Agency announced on Friday. After 52 years, a space technology laboratory in Ottawa is closing its doors at the end of March 2025, the Canadian Space Agency announced on Friday.

“This is going backwards, this is taking away at a time when really we should be going forward,” said Tyler Chamberlin, associate professor at the University of Ottawa. “To see this important facility close down is really a bad omen for the Canadian Space Industry and our ability to compete in it.” CTV News Ottawa reached out to the union representing the workers but did not hear back before deadline.

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