NordSpace preparing for Canada's first sovereign commercial launch
18 hours ago
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- Launch attempt on September 23, 2025, postponed to September 24, 2025, due to unpermitted launch conditions.
- 70% probability of favorable launch conditions for the new target date.
- Progress made with local harbor authority to manage marine traffic and prevent launch scrubs.
- Pad anomaly resolved; launch pad cleaned and vehicle secured.
- Launch crews to begin preparations at 02:00 NDT on September 24, 2025.
- Previous launch attempts faced issues like maritime exclusion zone violations and pad anomalies.
- Launch windows and probabilities adjusted based on weather and safety conditions.
- NordSpace aims to perform Canada's first commercial rocket launch, enhancing national space capabilities.
- Taiga, the sub-orbital rocket, features a Canadian-made Hadfield Engine, showcasing domestic innovation.
- The mission, "Getting Screeched In," represents a significant step in Canada's commercial space endeavors.