News Summary

Canadian aerospace startup NordSpace has announced its Terra Nova satellite mission, which is set to launch in 2026 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission. This mission is part of NordSpace’s new Space Systems Lab, reflecting the company’s long-term goal of developing space infrastructure entirely in Canada. The Markham, Ontario-based startup, led by founder and CEO Rahul Goel, aims to supply technology for space missions, including the development of space launch vehicles, spaceports, and satellites. NordSpace has previously faced technical issues with its Taiga suborbital rocket launches but is planning further sub-orbital and orbital launches in the coming years. The Terra Nova satellite, fully funded by NordSpace, is designed for both defence and commercial purposes, utilizing AI models powered by an Nvidia processor to analyze data in orbit. The Space Systems Lab will have the capacity to produce one small satellite per month.