{"id":5291,"date":"2025-10-30T08:45:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadabiznews.ca\/press-releases\/pr\/nordspaces-atlantic-spaceport-complex-joins-global-spaceport-alliance-boosts-canadas-global-space-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T08:45:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:45:07","slug":"nordspaces-atlantic-spaceport-complex-joins-global-spaceport-alliance-boosts-canadas-global-space-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/canadabiznews.ca\/press-releases\/pr\/nordspaces-atlantic-spaceport-complex-joins-global-spaceport-alliance-boosts-canadas-global-space-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"NordSpace’s Atlantic Spaceport Complex Joins Global Spaceport Alliance, Boosts Canada\u2019s Global Space Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aerial View of NordSpace’s Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) Space Launch Complex (SLC) 02 Under Construction, Newfoundland and Labrador<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NordSpace’s Taiga Sub-Orbital Rocket Ready for Launch at the company’s Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) in Newfoundland and Labrador<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Global Spaceport Summit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Canada\u2019s push for responsive, scalable space launch capabilities gains momentum with new Allied collaborations at the Atlantic Spaceport Complex in Newfoundland<\/i><\/p>\n

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The Atlantic Spaceport Complex is not only a gateway to orbit for responsive and scalable launch, but also a catalyst for economic transformation across Atlantic Canada, the Arctic region, and beyond.\u201d<\/b>\n
\u2014 Rahul Goel, CEO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

ST. LAWRENCE, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA, October 30, 2025 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — NordSpace<\/a> announced today that its\u202fAtlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX)\u202fhas officially joined the\u202fGlobal Spaceport Alliance<\/a> (GSA), the world\u2019s premier coalition of commercial and government spaceport operators. The ASX is\u202fthe only Canadian spaceport currently represented in the Alliance, anchoring Canada\u2019s and the ASX’s leadership position within the rapidly expanding global launch ecosystem. <\/p>\n

\u201cJoining the Global Spaceport Alliance consolidates our mission to place Canada among the world\u2019s leading launch nations,\u201d said\u202fRahul Goel, CEO of NordSpace. \u201cThe Atlantic Spaceport Complex is not only a gateway to orbit, but also a catalyst for economic transformation across Atlantic Canada, the Arctic region, and beyond. As we expand our partnerships and capabilities, we also see the ASX playing a strategic role in supporting\u202fNATO\u2019s STARLIFT initiative, ensuring allied nations have secure, responsive launch capacity right here in Canada.\u201d <\/p>\n

Recent announcements<\/a> have underscored this vision. NordSpace\u2019s collaborations with\u202fLeoLabs,\u202fC-CORE, and\u202fKongsberg Geospatial\u202fare accelerating the ASX\u2019s development into a fully networked aerospace hub. LeoLab\u2019s\u202fspace domain awareness radar system, C-CORE\u2019s\u202fadvanced ground communications stations in Atlantic Canada and on the Arctic Circle, and Kongsberg Geospatial\u2019s\u202fmission control visualization and range safety systems\u202fwill jointly strengthen the ASX\u2019s operational readiness for responsive launch and on-orbit operations. Additional strategic partners and spaceport customers will be announced at a future date.<\/p>\n

The move comes at a time when the\u202fglobal space economy is experiencing unprecedented growth. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company, the space sector currently exceeds\u202f$630 billion\u202fand is expected to\u202freach $1.8 trillion by 2035. As this market accelerates,\u202fspaceports are emerging as regional economic powerhouses, catalyzing high-value employment, advanced manufacturing, and international investment in surrounding communities. The Atlantic Spaceport Complex is being built to\u202fsupport small-lift orbital launches (500 kg to LEO or more, Tundra class) and will scale up to\u202fmedium-lift (5,000 kg to LEO or more, Titan class) over the coming years, ensuring long-term competitiveness as the demand for larger payload capacity grows across the commercial and defence sectors. <\/p>\n

NordSpace will attend the\u202fGSA Spaceport Summit 2026, where leaders from across the world\u2019s launch and infrastructure community convene to discuss safety standards, operational innovation, and cross-border cooperation in space access. \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome the Atlantic Spaceport Complex as the newest members of GSA,\u201d responded Dr. George C. Nield, GSA Chairman. \u201cWe look forward to engaging in robust face-to-face discussions with them and other stakeholders on key topics of interest to the spaceport community. That\u2019s what the GSA Spaceport Summit is all about!\u201d <\/p>\n

For more information on NordSpace\u2019s Atlantic Spaceport Complex or to explore partnership opportunities, visit\u202fwww.nordspace.com\u202for contact contact@nordspace.com. NordSpace will also present updates on developments at the Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) at the second annual Canadian Space Launch Conference (CSLC) on May 5, 2026 in Ottawa. NordSpace’s orbital rocket program is under active development, first satellites are undergoing testing and construction in preparation for launch in 2026, the Taiga sub-orbital rocket will be launching later this year from the ASX, and SHARP Sabre is slated for a 2026 launch. Rapid personnel, facilities, and infrastructure expansion are also underway.<\/p>\n

About Global Spaceport Alliance <\/p>\n

Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem. For more information about the GSA Spaceport Summit 2026, visit https:\/\/www.globalspaceportalliance.com\/gsa-spaceport-summit-2\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

About NordSpace
\nNordSpace, established in 2022, develops vertically integrated solutions for responsive orbital launch vehicles, spaceports, turn-key satellites, and mission-critical software systems. 100% designed, built, and flown in Canada to go from anywhere on Earth to anywhere in space. The company\u2019s mission is to advance life on Earth through space, delivering innovation, jobs, national security, and sovereignty.<\/p>\n

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