Quebec to invest $10M in company developing Canadian-made satellite launch technology / The Toronto Star
Monday, June 9, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
Quebec’s government announced a $10M injection into a Montreal-area aerospace firm developing an innovative rocket designed to launch small satellites weighing up to 200 kilograms. Officials highlighted the project as a pivotal move to boost Canada’s independent space launch capabilities and stimulate domestic high-tech innovation.
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