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Maritime Launch Services (MLS)

Operating a spaceport near Canso, NS, for commercial and defense launches.

Canso, NSSpaceport infrastructure development and launch services.

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Spaceport infrastructure development and launch services.Apr 17, 20262 min

Canada Secures Sovereign Space Launch Capability Through Major Investment in Nova Scotia Infrastructure

David McGuinty’s commitment of $225 million to Canada's sovereign space program represents a strategic pivot, formalizing Canada's intent to move from space consumer to space provider. The core vision, driven...

↗ The investment structure successfully de-risks sovereign access to space by combining a regulated private launch facility (MLS) with targeted, high-growth private industrial support grants (CRC, Nordspace, etc.). This model is more agile and resource-efficient than centralized public infrastructure buildouts.

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