BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

Space-related activities are often complex and involve a variety of disciplines. Experience shows that research outcomes benefit greatly from or are strengthened by collaboration amongst research and engineering teams. In addition, stronger competition at the international level and pressure on resources require that organizations collaborate with each other to build together a critical mass of world-class researchers. Networks, teams and clusters have been formed in Canada in the past through scientific collaboration, data sharing or technology development, amongst other activities. These initiatives should be further encouraged or sustained to face future challenges and trends in the space sector.