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In preparation for its first orbital launch in 2025 from Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch Services (MLS) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with The Spaceport Company “to lease a containerized tracking and telemetry station” with an option to purchase multiple stations.
The Spaceport Company based in Northern Virginia and founded in 2022 is known for its ocean launching platform concept along with building infrastructure “to solve the problem of launch site congestion.” This includes a transportable container for their launch tracking system.
Stephen Matier, President and CEO said in a company news release, “this agreement allows us to provide Maritime Launch customers alternatives for on-site and downrange support for space launch operations from Spaceport Nova Scotia. It’s important that our clients receive all their service needs at the ready, so they can focus on their satellite client missions.”
Tom Marotta, CEO and Founder, The Spaceport Company added, “We are delighted to collaborate with Maritime Launch on tracking and telemetry stations,” stated . “This Letter of Intent signifies the beginning of a promising partnership that will contribute to the advancement of space launch capabilities in Canada.”
MLS said in the news release,”this affordable and flexible launch tracking service will be offered to Maritime Launch clients as a part of their facility lease at Spaceport Nova Scotia with planned pickup points not only at launch, but also through orbital insertion and beyond. Multiple transportable units may be deployed in multiple locations globally to provide continued tracking as the launch vehicle follows its path to orbit.”
The companies plan further “discussions and negotiations towards finalizing agreements for the lease and eventual purchase of tracking and telemetry stations.”
