News Summary

NordSpace, an aerospace startup based in Markham, Ontario, has delayed the first suborbital flight of its Taiga rocket due to an unexpected trigger of the rocket’s ignition safety system and adverse weather conditions. The launch, which was set to be the first-ever commercial rocket launch from Canadian soil, was postponed just 58 seconds before takeoff. CEO Rahul Goel expressed optimism for another attempt in September. The Taiga rocket, powered by NordSpace’s 3D-printed liquid rocket Hadfield Engine, was to be launched from the under-construction Atlantic Spaceport Complex in Newfoundland. NordSpace aims to develop space launch vehicles, spaceports, and satellites entirely in Canada, contributing to Canada’s space mission capacity.