CANSO, N.S. — An isolated community on Nova Scotia’s eastern coast could soon be home to the only commercial spaceport in Canada.
Maritime Launch Services Ltd. announced Tuesday that it has committed to establishing a launch complex near Canso and Hazel Hill.
The Halifax-based company, which is a joint venture of three U.S.-based firms, said it chose the location in Guysborough Municipality after an assessment of 14 potential locations across North America.
Steve Matier, head of spaceport development, said the company met with members of the community last month and many joked about the Canso area as a location.
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Source: National Newswatch
