What Happened
SpaceX Scaling Back Rideshare Program Creates Opportunity For Canadian Launchers
Canada’s burgeoning space industry is facing uncertainty as SpaceX scales back its rideshare program, potentially leaving companies without reliable access to space. However, Canadian startups like Canada Rocket Company and NordSpace see this as an opportunity to develop their own launch capabilities. The federal government has pledged nearly $225 million to build sovereign space launch capacity, with companies like Maritime Launch Services and Reaction Dynamics working to address the gap in Canada’s infrastructure. This development was first reported by BetaKit.