Maritime Launch Services (MLS), the Canadian aerospace company developing and operating Spaceport Nova Scotia, is advancing launch infrastructure in North America through the development of a licensed, multi-user commercial spaceport designed to support orbital and suborbital missions. Located near Canso, Nova Scotia, the facility is being developed to provide launch vehicle operators with dedicated launch infrastructure, mission support services, operational flexibility and reliable access to a broad range of orbital inclinations. Spaceport Nova Scotia has been designed to address this demand by offering launch providers access to a purpose-built facility capable of supporting a wide variety of mission profiles while reducing the infrastructure burden typically associated with launch operations.

Spaceport Nova Scotia occupies a unique geographic position on Canada's Atlantic coast. The location provides direct access to secure over-ocean launch trajectories, enabling operators to conduct missions without the challenges associated with heavily populated flight paths. This geographic advantage allows the spaceport to support one of the broadest ranges of orbital inclinations available from any commercial launch site in North America, with access ranging from approximately 45 degrees to 98 degrees inclination. This capability makes the facility particularly attractive for satellite operators targeting polar and sun-synchronous orbits, which remain among the most important orbital regimes for Earth observation, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, climate research, intelligence gathering and defense applications. The spaceport's inclination range supports missions related to telecommunications, broadband connectivity, technology demonstrations, scientific research and constellation deployment programs. By enabling access to multiple orbital destinations from a single location, Spaceport Nova Scotia is positioned to provide launch providers and satellite operators with increased mission flexibility and scheduling options while supporting a broad spectrum of commercial and government space activities. A key component of Spaceport Nova Scotia's development strategy is the ability to support medium-class launch vehicles capable of delivering up to 5000 kilograms of payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The facility has been licensed to accommodate two-stage launch systems within this performance class, enabling support for a growing segment of the global launch market focused on constellation deployment, dedicated satellite missions and responsive launch services.

Spaceport Nova Scotia has been designed with scalability in mind, allowing infrastructure expansion as customer requirements evolve and launch activity increases. The facility's licensing framework and operational design provide launch companies with a North American launch option capable of supporting commercial, civil and allied government missions across multiple orbital destinations. Spaceport Nova Scotia has adopted a multi-user operating model. Maritime Launch Services manages the licensed spaceport, shared infrastructure, and operational support systems, while launch providers operate from dedicated launch pads customized to meet the requirements of their specific vehicles and mission profiles. This approach functions similarly to an airport operating model, where core infrastructure and services are managed centrally while operators focus on their primary mission activities. By separating infrastructure management from launch vehicle operations, the model is designed to reduce barriers to market entry, improve operational flexibility, and create a scalable environment capable of supporting multiple launch providers simultaneously. The concept also allows launch companies to avoid the substantial cost and complexity associated with constructing and maintaining their own launch facilities. The operational model offers a practical framework for supporting a larger number of missions while enabling long-term customer growth and recurring launch operations. Spaceport Nova Scotia is being developed as a fully integrated launch complex capable of supporting customers throughout the entire launch campaign lifecycle. The facility is designed to provide a comprehensive suite of launch support services that extend beyond launch pad access alone. Among the planned capabilities are dedicated orbital and suborbital launch pads, payload processing facilities, satellite integration infrastructure, vehicle assembly areas, launch support systems, mission operations centers and launch control facilities. These assets are intended to streamline launch preparation activities while providing operators with the infrastructure necessary to support complex mission requirements. The spaceport will also offer telemetry, communications and range support services that are essential for launch vehicle monitoring, mission tracking and flight safety operations. The facility is being designed to provide propellant handling capabilities, industrial gas support, logistics coordination and mission-critical infrastructure necessary for launch campaign execution. Maritime Launch Services also plans to support customers with compliance coordination, regulatory processes and mission planning activities.

Spaceport Nova Scotia has been designed to support these evolving requirements through infrastructure capable of accommodating repeatable launch operations and long-term customer relationships. The facility's scalable design allows for future expansion while maintaining the flexibility needed to support both dedicated missions and constellation deployment campaigns. The ability to support multiple launch providers, a broad range of orbital inclinations and medium-class launch vehicles positions the spaceport as an important component of the broader commercial space ecosystem. Construction activities are currently underway to establish the spaceport's launch infrastructure and operational facilities. Development efforts include the creation of scalable launch systems, mission support facilities, operational centers and infrastructure designed to accommodate future growth in launch activity.

Maritime Launch Services is developing the site as a long-term operational hub where launch providers can establish recurring launch programs, maintain dedicated infrastructure and access mission support services through flexible leasing and tenancy arrangements. This strategy reflects broader industry trends toward reusable infrastructure, operational efficiency and scalable launch ecosystems capable of supporting sustained growth in global space activity. Spaceport Nova Scotia represents a significant addition to North America's commercial launch infrastructure. The facility's combination of secure over-ocean launch trajectories, broad orbital access, licensed launch capability and integrated mission support services creates opportunities for launch providers seeking reliable access to orbit. Through the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch Services is establishing infrastructure designed to support commercial satellite operators, constellation providers, government missions, research organizations and allied defense applications. By providing launch providers with dedicated facilities, operational support and flexible infrastructure options, the company is contributing to the growth of Canada's participation in the global space economy with worldwide demand for launch access. Spaceport Nova Scotia is positioned to serve as a strategic launch location supporting a diverse range of orbital and suborbital missions.

About Maritime Launch Services

Maritime Launch Services (MLS) is a Canadian aerospace company headquartered in Nova Scotia and focused on developing and operating commercial launch infrastructure. The company is the developer and operator of Spaceport Nova Scotia, a licensed, multi-user spaceport located near Canso, designed to support orbital and suborbital launch operations for commercial, government and allied missions. Through Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch Services provides launch vehicle operators with access to launch infrastructure, mission integration support, operational coordination and launch services. The spaceport offers secure over-ocean launch trajectories and access to orbital inclinations ranging from approximately 45° to 98°, supporting missions including Earth observation, remote sensing, broadband communications, scientific research, national security and defense applications. Licensed to support medium-class launch vehicles capable of delivering up to 5,000 kilograms to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Spaceport Nova Scotia is being developed with dedicated launch pads, payload processing facilities, mission operations capabilities, telemetry and communications services, logistics support and flexible long-term tenancy options. Maritime Launch Services manages the licensed spaceport and shared infrastructure, enabling launch providers to focus on mission execution with scalable launch capabilities from Canada's Atlantic coast.

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