Ottawa wants Canadian medium-lift rockets, and Budget 2026 confirms that as a formal goal, with National Defence to manage dedicated launch and test facilities. The plan is part of a defence industrial package of up to $2.7 billion over five years drawn from money previously announced.
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.
