Local hiring & business
Jobs, contracts, and supplier opportunities that keep value in the region.
Community
Community at heart.
More than a decade of engagement with local residents, community leaders, Mi’kmaq communities, fishers, businesses, and municipalities has built strong relationships that guide the project’s development and future operations.
Our commitment
Bringing the benefits of space home.
Long-term growth starts with strong local relationships, shared opportunity, transparency, and meaningful partnership, making sure the benefits of Canada's growing space sector reach the community that hosts it.
Education & outreach
Inspiring students and bringing space within reach of the next generation.
Infrastructure investment
Roads, utilities, and facilities that serve the region beyond the spaceport.
Tourism & visibility
Putting Nova Scotia on the map as the home of Canadian launch.
Economic impact
A new industry, anchored in Nova Scotia.
Projections by the Conference Board of Canada, commissioned by Maritime Launch and produced using Statistics Canada input-output methodology.
During construction
$171M
Contribution to Canada's GDP
1,600+
Jobs supported annually across Canada
Nearly 750 in Nova Scotia.
Once operational
~$300M
Added to Canada's GDP
Every year, once the spaceport is operational.
$100M+
In annual government revenue
~1,000
Annual, full-year jobs across Canada
Environmental stewardship
A site built responsibly.
Maritime Launch is committed to being stewards of the environment and is proactive in our efforts to be sustainable and minimize our carbon footprint. From planning and building Spaceport NS to transporting our first satellite into space, environmental protection and respect for our community will always be at the heart of what we do. Maritime Launch will:
- Comply with all federal and provincial environmental legislation and regulations.
- Promote environmental awareness among our employees.
- Provide employees with the training and tools required to meet the goals and objectives of our environment and sustainability policies.
- Reduce waste and promote efficient use of resources.
- Implement environmental best practices to develop and maintain environmental management programs with objectives and targets to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
- Communicate our environmental commitments, objectives and effects to our employees, customers, and the public.
- Continually improve environmental performance through regular review and measuring progress toward environmental objectives.
Education & youth
Inspiring the next generation.
Growing up near a spaceport changes what a kid believes is possible. From classroom visits to launch-day events, we're bringing space within reach of students across Nova Scotia, because the people who'll build, operate, and lead this industry are growing up here today.
Book a school visit
More classroom resources are on the way. For now, explore the Canadian Space Agency's youth & educators program.
Community Liaison Committee
A seat at the table.
The Community Liaison Committee meets regularly, bringing together local residents, elected officials, and community leaders to address questions about construction, employment, and the environment. It is an open, two-way channel between the project and the people it affects.
Meeting minutes
A public record.
Agendas and notes from every Community Liaison Committee meeting, open for anyone to read.
| Meeting date | Location | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | GCIFA | Meeting notes (PDF) |
| October 2, 2025 | GCIFA | Meeting notes (PDF) |
| March 20, 2025 | GCIFA | Meeting notes (PDF) |
| June 20, 2024 | GCIFA | Meeting notes (PDF) |
| December 5, 2023 | GCIFA | Meeting notes (PDF) |
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Questions?
We want to hear from you.
Questions about the project, the construction, or what it means for where you live. Reach out anytime.
The site is an active construction zone and isn't open to the public.