The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) have solidified their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding, focusing on joint ventures under the UKSA’s Science & Exploration Bilateral Programme. One significant project under this agreement is the Cosmological Advanced Survey Telescope for Optical and uv Research (CASTOR) telescope, led by Canada. CASTOR is described as a “1-meter class space telescope concept on a small satellite platform,” aimed at revolutionizing astrophysics with its capabilities in UV and optical imaging, surpassing ground-based telescopes in image resolution. The Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) outlined the UKSA’s involvement, confirming that funds have…