News Summary

Markham, Ontario-based aerospace company NordSpace has commenced construction on the Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) near St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. This facility is set to support Canada’s first commercial space launch later this month. The $10-million initial development features two sites for orbital and suborbital missions and offers launch inclinations between 46 to 100 degrees. NordSpace plans to test its Taiga suborbital rocket powered by the proprietary Hadfield Mk III liquid rocket engine. The launch, named ‘Getting Screeched In,’ is a nod to a local Newfoundland tradition. Despite potential delays from wildfires, NordSpace CEO Rahul Goel is optimistic about the site, describing it as the ‘most beautiful launch site in the entire world.’ The company also plans to expand its manufacturing capacity in Markham and establish a new location in St. John’s for mission operations.