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Canada Rocket Company Plans Engine Tests

September 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Canada Rocket Company plans hot-fire tests in December.
Tests will focus on a gas generator for turbine ignition.
R-2 rocket targets medium-lift design for up to 15,000 kilograms.
Company aims to raise $650 million in the next few years.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a growing demand for medium-lift launch capabilities, which could benefit Canada Rocket Company and other startups. The planned hot-fire tests suggest a significant step towards establishing a domestic launch capability, which could have implications for the global launch market and may fill a potential gap left by SpaceX's retirement of Falcon 9.

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What Happened

Toronto Startup Prepares For Hot Fire Tests In December

Toronto-based Canada Rocket Company is preparing for hot-fire testing of engine components for its R-2 rocket, with the first test planned for December. The company is targeting a medium-lift design capable of launching up to 15,000 kilograms to low-Earth orbit. Canada Rocket Company has raised $22 million, including government funding, and aims to raise $650 million in the next few years. The company’s plans were reported by Aerospace America.

Source | Originally Published: September 21, 2026

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