Nova Scotia Commercial Spaceport
Sector: Government • Location: Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada
Source: PrimeTimer
Canada is investing $200 million to establish a domestic launch capability by funding a 10-year lease of a launch facility near Canso, Nova Scotia. The spaceport, developed by Maritime Launch Services, aims to reduce reliance on foreign launch providers, support defense, science, and commercial satellite operations, and enhance national sovereignty and security. The site is expected to be complete
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Seaport, Commercial
- Location
- Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- PrimeTimer
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Canada is investing $200 million to establish a domestic launch capability by funding a 10-year lease of a launch facility near Canso, Nova Scotia. The spaceport, developed by Maritime Launch Services, aims to reduce reliance on foreign launch providers, support defense, science, and commercial satellite operations, and enhance national sovereignty and security. The site is expected to be completed by 2028 and will serve as Canada's first commercial spaceport, supporting government and private customers. |
Original sector | Space Infrastructure |
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Location
Country | Canada |
State | Nova Scotia |
City | Canso |
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Source | PrimeTimer |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Seaport, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-26 |
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