Nordspace Signs $20-Million Deal with National Defence for Rocket Launch Pad in N.L.
The 10-year deal covers minimum facility maintenance and standby readiness for priority military launches, NordSpace said.
- On Wednesday, Markham-based NordSpace signed a 10-year, $20 million agreement with the Department of National Defence, granting priority access to its Atlantic Spaceport Complex under construction on Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula.
- This contract supports Canada's goal of achieving sovereign launch capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign providers like SpaceX, and aligns with a broader $3 billion federal investment to strengthen the national space sector.
- The $20 million covers facility maintenance and standby readiness, not individual missions. NordSpace targets launch windows of 24 to 72 hours from call-up for DND payloads, enabling rapid responsive deployment.
- Collaboration with the 3 Canadian Space Division ensures the spaceport meets specific military requirements. CEO Rahul Goel emphasized that owning the full stack—from rocket to launch pad—is essential for sovereign operations.
- NordSpace is executing the second construction phase in St. Lawrence last week. While previous sub-orbital Taiga rocket attempts faced technical setbacks, the company remains focused on achieving orbital launches by 2028.
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Nordspace signs $20-million deal with National Defence for rocket launch pad in N.L.
ST. JOHN'S - A company hoping to launch rockets from southern Newfoundland says it has signed a $20-million contract with the Department of National Defence.
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