Space Strategies Consulting Ltd

What Space Strategies Consulting Ltd does

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd (SSCL) is a privately held Canadian defence and space consulting firm headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, founded in 2012. The firm provides independent third-party advisory services to defence, security, civil, and commercial space stakeholders, with a stated focus on space operations, capability-based planning, mission design, and strategic planning. Its core client base consists of Canadian government defence agencies, most prominently the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Aerospace Warfare Center, supplemented by commercial space operators and the Canadian Space Agency.

SSCL's technical backbone is Digital Mission Engineering (DME), delivered through Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) and Orbital Determination Tool Kit (ODTK) software. Service lines include Mission CONOPS development, requirements definition, mission modelling and simulation, orbital analysis, and operational analysis for space-based systems spanning ISR, satellite communications, remote sensing, and orbital dynamics. As an authorized Ansys Channel Partner in Canada, SSCL also resells and supports the Ansys DME product portfolio, and delivers a curriculum of expert-led training courses ranging from foundational space applications to advanced STK workflows.

The business model is predominantly professional services, with revenue generated across consulting engagements, training course fees (CAD $1,299-$2,000 per participant), embedded DME support contracts, and software channel sales. SSCL operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries—TerraMotion Canada (land subsidence and remote monitoring) and Spiral Communications Inc (spiral modulation radio technology)—with a UK arm under TerraMotion UK, indicating selective vertical diversification. The firm is founder-led by Andre Dupuis, former Director of Space Requirements for the Canadian Armed Forces, and currently employs between 11 and 50 people.

Name

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd

Legal name

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd

Website

https://sscl.solutions

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd is a privately held Canadian defence and space consulting firm providing independent advisory, digital mission engineering, and training services to government, military, and commercial space clients in Canada, anchored by Ansys STK expertise and an RCAF contract base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space Operations Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Space operations consulting
• Digital mission engineering
• Space training services
• Defence space advisory
• Satellite mission modelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanata

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Providing independent third-party advice to Defence and Security Stakeholders on space operations, capability-based planning, and strategic planning.
2. Training Courses: SSCL offers Introduction to Space Applications courses and STK training courses (STKCore, STKSpace, Custom Training) for government, defence, and commercial clients.
3. Digital Mission Engineering Support: Mission Modelling Analysis and Support services including Help Desk, Embedded Support, and Full-Service Software Support for STK/DME projects.
4. Software Support Services: Embedded support services and classified support for mission modelling projects, including full-service computing for large or complex models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd (SSCL) provides independent third-party consulting, Digital Mission Engineering (DME) services built on Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), and instructor-led space applications training to defence, security, civil, and commercial space clients. Offerings include Mission CONOPS development, requirements definition, operational research, capability-based planning, modelling and simulation, and reseller/support services for Ansys STK/ODTK software as a Canadian Channel Partner.

Product overview

SSCL is a consulting firm offering a portfolio of services rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings consist of Space Research & Consulting (mission CONOPS, requirements definition, voice of the customer) and Mission Modelling and Analysis (Digital Mission Engineering) services using Ansys STK software. Training programs include Introduction to Space Applications and STK training courses (STKCore, STKSpace, Custom Training). As an authorized Ansys Channel Partner, SSCL also resells and provides support for Ansys DME products including STK, ODTK, and DME Component Libraries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Space Research & Consulting Expert consulting services delivering Mission CONOPS development, requirements definition, capability-based planning, operational research and analysis, and Voice of the Customer services for civil, commercial, and national security space stakeholders.
• Mission Modelling and Analysis (Digital Mission Engineering) Digital mission engineering services using computer-based modelling, simulation, and analysis (Ansys STK) to evaluate mission effectiveness of technology or systems within operational contexts. Includes Help Desk support, Embedded Support for classified projects, and Full-Service Software Support for large or complex mission models.
• Introduction to Space Applications Training Seminar-style training course providing foundational understanding of the space environment, mission design, applications, and policy/regulatory aspects for commercial, civil, and national security domains. Delivered at SSCL Offices in Kanata with virtual registration available.
• STKCore Training Hands-on training on Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) Pro covering core capabilities including sensors, coverage analysis, communications and RADAR systems analysis, and multi-domain scenario development.
• STKSpace Training Advanced training on STK Premium (Space) covering orbit types, space environment, space-based ISR, satellite communications, orbital maneuvers, RPO, spacecraft attitude dynamics, conjunction analysis, and constellation analysis.
• Custom STK Training Client-specific STK training programs designed and facilitated by SSCL's STK experts to meet unique organizational training needs.
• Ansys STK (Systems Tool Kit) Resale & Support Resale and support of Ansys STK digital mission engineering software for modelling operations and analysing mission performance in realistic operational environments. SSCL is an authorized Ansys Channel Partner providing sales and support in Canada.
• Ansys ODTK (Orbital Determination Tool Kit) Resale & Support Orbital determination and analysis tool resold and supported by SSCL as part of the Ansys DME product portfolio for Canadian clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• SSCL has been selected for RCAF Aerospace Warfare Center Concept Development support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ansys (Synopsys/Ansys)coreTechnology or IntegrationSSCL has partnered with Synopsis/Ansys to bring digital mission modelling capabilities to clients. They offer support services, expert-led training sessions, and help purchase mission modelling software. SSCL is executing Ansys Channel Partner Operations in Canada.
• AppSpace Solutions InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSCL and AppSpace Solutions Inc joined forces to provide Digital Mission Modeling Training to government, defence, and commercial clients. This partnership combines SSCL's space expertise with AppSpace Solutions' capabilities.
• TerraMotion CanadacoreOthersTerra Motion Canada is a subsidiary of SSCL, providing land subsidence measurements and remote monitoring capabilities for land surfaces across natural and man-made environments.
• Spiral Communications IncminorOthersSpiral Communications Inc is a subsidiary founded to incubate novel technologies for radio and microwave communications, including practical applications for spiral modulation technology.
• TerraMotion UKminorOthersUK-based subsidiary of TerraMotion providing land subsidence measurement services internationally.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Calian Group: Calian is a Canadian-headquartered professional services and engineering firm with significant defence, aerospace, and space-systems consulting practices serving the RCAF, DND, and CSA. Like SSCL, Calian delivers mission modelling, training, and systems engineering work to Canadian and allied defence customers, competing for similar budgets.
• Kongsberg Geospatial: Kongsberg Geospatial develops geospatial visualisation and real-time situational-awareness tooling used across defence, aerospace, and space-mission analysis. It is listed as a partner of SSCL and competes for the same mission-modelling, ISR, and CONOPS development workstreams.
• ExoAnalytic Solutions: ExoAnalytic specialises in space domain awareness, non-Earth imaging, and missile defence mission analysis for the US DoD and allied governments. It directly overlaps with SSCL's space surveillance, conjunction analysis, and CONOPS consulting offerings.
• COMSPOC Corporation: COMSPOC provides space situational awareness, conjunction analysis, and mission modelling software and services to defence and commercial operators globally. It is closely comparable to SSCL's DME and space domain awareness work and competes in the same Ansys-STK-adjacent ecosystem.

Emerging players

• LeoLabs: LeoLabs provides commercial space situational awareness, LEO tracking, and mission-analysis services. As a scaled emerging player in space domain awareness, it competes for some of the same SSA / modelling budgets SSCL addresses for defence clients.
• Slingshot Aerospace: Slingshot Aerospace provides space situational awareness, training, and simulation tooling to defence and commercial operators. It overlaps with SSCL's digital mission engineering and space domain awareness work but at a broader commercial scale with VC backing.

Broad incumbents

• MDA Ltd. MDA is the largest Canadian space-systems prime, supplying RADARSAT, Canadarm, and satellite subsystems. As a listed SSCL partner/client and the dominant Canadian space integrator, MDA is a broad incumbent across many of the same mission areas SSCL advises on.
• Raytheon Technologies (RTX): RTX/Raytheon is a global aerospace and defence prime with extensive space and missile-systems capabilities. As an SSCL partner, it sits as a broad incumbent whose space-mission analysis and CONOPS work intersects with SSCL's niche.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell is a major aerospace and defence prime with significant space communications, navigation, and mission-systems offerings. As an SSCL partner/client operating broadly across the same defence and space ecosystem, it overlaps on adjacent mission-modelling engagements.

Others

• Ansys (Synopsys): Ansys owns the STK/ODTK simulation platform that underpins SSCL's entire Digital Mission Engineering practice. SSCL is the Canadian Ansys Channel Partner and is structurally intertwined with Ansys' product roadmap and licensing economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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