WHO WE ARE
Canadian Space Incubator (CSI) is a mission-driven organization building the next generation of tools for responsible space operations. We specialize in bridging technical systems, observational science, and sustainability policy—with projects that span stratospheric missions, modeling frameworks, and public outreach.
CSI operates at the intersection of academia, industry, and global governance. While many of our contributors are students or early-career researchers, we are more than a student initiative—we are a growing platform for real-world experimentation and systems thinking in space.
Our Mission & Vision
Vision Statement: To shape the future of space sustainability by making innovation accessible, collaborative, and accountable.
Core Values
Open Science
Our models and data are shared for public good
Collaboration
We work across borders and disciplines
Practical Impact
We turn concepts into testable tools and missions
Youth-Led
We empower emerging engineers and thinkers with leadership roles
Flagship Projects
SOBER - Space Object Brightnese Evaluation annd Reference
A stratospheric balloon mission measuring satellite and space debris brightness to support dark sky policies and observatory planning.
The Space Footprint Model
A novel indicator of orbital resource utillization built around
the NATO tramework—assessing human impact in space wit-
hout relying on staric thresholds.