A new national survey conducted by Abacus Data for Maritime Launch Services reveals that 68 per cent of Canadians believe the country should have the ability to launch satellites from its own soil. This report is the first comprehensive public polling data on sovereign launch capabilities in Canada. The findings suggest strong public support for domestic space infrastructure, effectively justifying recent federal policy moves and sector funding.
Tag: Spaceport Nova Scotia
Spaceport Nova Scotia, developed by Maritime Launch Services (MLS) near Canso, is Canada’s first commercial and multi-use space launch facility. The site will notably feature a dedicated launch pad leased by Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to support the nation’s sovereign launch capabilities. Browse below for the latest news on construction progress, commercial satellite missions, and military space initiatives from this historic Canadian spaceport.
