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Canada's 1st commercial spaceport is officially under construction. When will it open for launches?

space.com August 17, 2025 6 min read
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Canada's 1st commercial spaceport is officially under construction. When will it open for launches?
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NordSpace, a private Canadian company, has begun constructing the Atlantic Spaceport Complex in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking Canada's first commercial spaceport. The facility will accommodate a range of orbital inclinations and support various launch vehicles, including NordSpace's Tundra and Taiga rockets. The first launch is expected soon, with full operational capability planned for the next few years. This initiative aims to position Canada as a player in the global space industry and reduce reliance on foreign launch systems.