Space exploration and development is becoming increasingly multipolar in the 21st century. Astralytical has previously documented the rise of a trio of East Asian space powerhouses in the 21st century, China, Japan, and India, while also noting the decline in European space launch capacity.

Canada is another rising space power that has created a seat for itself at the table as humanity pushes deeper into the Solar System. Canada has a legacy of significant contributions to the International Space Station and is a major partner in NASA’s Artemis crewed lunar exploration program.