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Canada earmarks $225 M for sovereign launch, defence push.

5/7/2026

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Canada announced $225 million CAD, including $8.3 million grants to three firms and $8.3 million Innovation, Development and Economic Acceleration for Space (IDEaS) grants to launch by 2028, and a 10-year $200 million investment in Maritime Launch Services.
Brig. Gen. Chris Horner said sovereign launch is vital for defence and security.
Panelists urged funding rules, procurement, a commitment to fly a funded rocket, talent-retention incentives, a 5 % GDP defence-spending target, and IDEaS Phase 2 for integration.

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Canada announced $225 million CAD, including $8.3 million grants to three firms and $8.3 million Innovation, Development and Economic Acceleration for Space (IDEaS) grants to launch by 2028, and a 10-year $200 million investment in Maritime Launch Services.
Brig. Gen. Chris Horner said sovereign launch is vital for defence and security.
Panelists urged funding rules, procurement, a commitment to fly a funded rocket, talent-retention incentives, a 5 % GDP defence-spending target, and IDEaS Phase 2 for integration.