By Canadian Press

Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

Aug 2, 2024 | 9:19 AM

OTTAWA — Canada is a step closer to the final frontier after completing negotiations with the United States on an agreement with major implications for domestic space launches.

The agreement, which is yet to be signed, will establish the legal and technical safeguards needed to use U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data for launches in Canada.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says in a news release that Canada’s growing commercial space launch industry relies on its ability to collaborate across borders.

She says this agreement, when in force, will position Canada as a global leader in commercial space launch.

Maritime Launch, the company developing Canada’s first commercial spaceport in northeastern Nova Scotia, says in a news release that the agreement is a major step forward for the industry.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2024.

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