MDA Space takes C$10M stake in Maritime Launch Services to back Spaceport Nova Scotia's first orbital launch

MDA Space invested C$10 million to acquire an equity stake in Maritime Launch Services, becoming a strategic partner in developing Spaceport Nova Scotia. The funding will support MLS's infrastructure for a targeted first orbital launch by late 2026 and bolster Canada's domestic launch capability.

Discovered 2025-11-03T06:35:52.781054-08:00 | 2025-11-03T06:35:52.781054-08:00

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  • Provides capital to MLS to fund infrastructure for a targeted first orbital launch by late 2026, advancing a domestic launch option for small-satellite customers.

  • Builds on MDA's recent financial strength — Q2 revenue C$373.3M and a C$4.6B backlog — giving the company the industrial scale to support downstream launch and satellite service opportunities.

  • Aligns with MDA's industrial expansion, including planned high-throughput satellite production facilities, which underpin its broader commercial push into orbital services.

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