Maritime Launch Services (MLS) is a Canadian-owned commercial space company based in Nova Scotia, founded in 2016. MLS is developing Spaceport Nova Scotia, a launch site designed to provide satellite delivery services to clients supporting the commercial space transportation industry, enabling launches into low-Earth orbit. The company aims to be Canada's first commercial orbital launch complex. MLS has partnered with Reaction Dynamics for future orbital launches and is planning an orbital mission with an international launch vehicle operator in 2026.
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Maritime Launch Services Inc. repaid the $5.03 million outstanding principal, interest, and fees on its Export Development Canada Senior Credit Facility on April 10, 2026.
Ian McLeod joined the Maritime Launch Services Board of Directors after MDA Space made a $10 million equity investment late last year.
Maritime Launch Services, NordSpace, Canada Rocket Company, and Reaction Dynamics are developing domestic launch operations in Canada.
Maritime Launch Services, NordSpace, Canada Rocket Company, and Reaction Dynamics are moving launch operations in Canada from ambition to reality.
Campbell commended Maritime Launch Services, NordSpace, Canada Rocket Company, and Reaction Dynamics for advancing Canadian launch operations.
Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty announced $200 million for Maritime Launch Services in March 2026.
Maritime Launch Services is developing a launch facility in Nova Scotia.
INNOSPACE signed a Letter of Intent with Halifax-based Maritime Launch Services in March.
The Canadian government pledged $200 million over 10 years for Maritime Launch Services launch pad access.
Maritime Launch Services’ vice president of spaceport operations, Melissa Quinn, is on secondment from MDA Space as part of MDA Space’s MLS investment.
The Canadian government has made a 10-year, $200 million investment in Maritime Launch Services.
The Government of Canada launched the Launch the North program and allocated more than $300 million to Maritime Launch Services and three Canadian launch companies, including NordSpace.
Maritime Launch Services and INNOSPACE signed a letter of intent to evaluate Spaceport Nova Scotia as a North American hub for the HANBIT launch vehicle.
Defence Minister David McGuinty signed a 10-year, $200 million agreement with Maritime Launch Services on March 16 to lease a dedicated launch pad at Spaceport Nova Scotia.
The spaceport in Canso, Nova Scotia, is being built and operated by Maritime Launch Services Inc.
Maritime Launch Services will receive 20 million Canadian dollars annually for ten years to develop the Canso spaceport.
Maritime Launch Services is responsible for maintaining the facilities at Spaceport Nova Scotia and continuing the spaceport buildout.
The Government of Canada has arranged for the Canadian Department of National Defense to lease a dedicated launch pad at Spaceport Nova Scotia from Maritime Launch Services.
Maritime Launch Services will receive $20 million per year under the agreement.
Maritime Launch Services will operate the Canso multi-user spaceport.