Tag Archives: Spaceport Nova Scotia

Ukrainian space factory, Yuzhmash, hit by Russian missile attack

This satellite image was taken of the the day before Russia invaded Ukraine and shows the Yuzhmash and Yuzhnoy buildings in Dnipro.

A Russian cruise missile attack hit the Yuzhmash space factory in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on July 15th. What does this mean for Spaceport Nova Scotia? This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

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Roadwork begins at Spaceport Nova Scotia

MLSI begins initial roadwork to gather soil and rock data for their design team

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (MLSI) recently provided an update to stakeholders that included news about initial roadwork to allow the Spaceport Nova Scotia design team with soil and rock data. The roadwork is one of several new developments the company announced. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE …

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Canadian launch provider Reaction Dynamics emerges from the shadows

Reaction Dynamics (RDX) Aurora launch vehicle

Maritime Launch Services Inc. announced on May 4th that they had signed a letter of intent with Quebec based launch provider Reaction Dynamics to conduct launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia starting in 2023. The news marks the emergence of Reaction Dynamics from the shadows. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support …

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Maritime Launch Services ends SPAC merger, work in Ukraine continues

Maritime Launch Services

It's been an eventful couple of months for Maritime Launch Services. SpaceQ spoke with CEO Steve Matier who brought us up to speed with the latest developments including the announcement of $7 million in new funding. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

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A first look at the Maritime Launch Services launch control centre and area for Spaceport Nova Scotia

A map of the surrounding area in the Canso area of MLS facilities. Credit: Maritime Launch Services.

On Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Halifax International Security Forum Maritime Launch Services announced its first launch customer and unveiled the preliminary design of its Launch Control Centre. The following day SpaceQ was offered the opportunity to fly over the area. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …

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Maritime Launch Services Nova Scotia spaceport development ramps up

MLS representatives, Ukrainian Head of State Space Agency Volodymyr Taftai, and Canadian government officials including ISED Minister Champagne

At the high-profile Halifax International Security Forum, Maritime Launch Services announced Nanoracks will be its first customer with a launch planned in 2023. The company also showcased its preliminary design for its Launch Control Centre. Notably, the company also received both federal and provincial government endorsement including from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

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