https://spacewatch.global/tag/stephen-matier/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:26:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/stephen-matier/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/11/maritime-launch-services-moves-to-toronto-stock-exchange-as-spaceport-nova-scotias-development-progresses/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=79824 Maritime Launch Services has received final approval to list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada's largest stock exchange, as the company advances development of its Spaceport Nova Scotia launch facility. Trading under the ticker symbol MAXQ commenced on November 3, 2026, following the company's transfer from Cboe Canada, where its shares last traded on November 2.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/isar-aerospace-signs-with-maritime-launch-services-for-additional-rocket-launch-capacity-in-canada/ Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74221 Isar Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Maritime Launch Services, operator of the Nova Scotia Spaceport in Canada, to establish sovereign launch capabilities for orbital missions from Canada. As a result, future Isar Aerospace rockets will launch from the MLS-operated spaceport. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/canada-invests-c200-million-in-spaceport-nova-scotia-as-the-country-ramps-up-defense-strategy/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72087 The Canadian Government has announced a c$200 million federal investment in Maritime Launch System's Spaceport Nova Scotia towards enabling the direct launch of satellites from Canadian soil. This comes as Canada takes decisive actions to strengthen its security and sovereignty and to reinforce its resilience and long-term strength.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/maritime-launch-appoints-melissa-quinn-as-vice-president-of-spaceport-operations/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70168 Maritime Launch Services Inc. has appointed Melissa Quinn as Vice President, Spaceport Operations, as the company intensifies development and preparations for Canada’s first orbital launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia. She will subsequently lead the build-out of the spaceport operations team and oversee readiness activities as Spaceport Nova Scotia transitions from development into full operational capability.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/maritime-launch-appoints-ian-mcleod-to-board-of-directors-as-it-enters-new-growth-phase/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69391 Maritime Launch Services Inc. has announced the appointment of Ian McLeod to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. McLeod is currently a member of the executive leadership team at MDA Space, serving as Vice President of Corporate Development. Mr. McLeod's appointment strengthens the strategic alignment between MDA Space and Maritime Launch, following MDA Space's recent strategic investment in Maritime Launch.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/maritime-launch-services-and-reaction-dynamics-enter-launch-agreement/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67381 Maritime Launch Services has signed an agreement with Reaction Dynamics for the first orbital launch of a Canadian-built rocket from Spaceport Nova Scotia. The transaction features an equity investment by Reaction Dynamics in Maritime Launch and a Pathfinder Launch Agreement for Reaction Dynamics to launch from Spaceport Nova Scotia]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/maritime-launch-and-t-minus-announce-suborbital-launches-from-spaceport-nova-scotia/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65627 Maritime Launch and T-Minus are launching the Barracuda, a hypersonic test platform, from Spaceport Nova Scotia in October 2025. This mission will represent the next step in advancing Spaceport Nova Scotia’s suborbital and hypersonic testing capabilities, as Maritime Launch continues to establish Nova Scotia, Canada, as a hub for innovative space commercialization, research, and development.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/maritime-launch-services-to-benefit-from-us-canada-tsa-treaty/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56455 The Government of Canada has concluded negotiations on a Technology Safeguard Agreement (TSA) with the United States. This landmark government-to-government treaty represents a significant milestone for the Canadian space industry, particularly launch, and paves the way for enhanced collaboration, innovation, and security in space technology between the two nations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/maritime-launch-announces-suborbital-launch-program/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51409 Maritime Launch Services announced its suborbital launch program at Spaceport Nova Scotia on the 28th of September. It is currently scheduled to begin during the second quarter of 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/space-cafe-canada-by-dr-jessica-west-recap-countdown-to-liftoff-the-first-canadian-spaceport-under-development/ Sun, 08 May 2022 14:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40853 During the sixth Space Café Canada event on April 29, 2022, host Jessica West sat down with Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services and Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial space launch complex. In contrast to most other spaceports around the world, Spaceport Nova Scotia is intended to be fully commercial.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-canada-by-dr-jessica-west-on-29-april-2022/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40512&preview=true&preview_id=40512 This episode of Space Cafè Canada will feature Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services and Spaceport Nova Scotia, in conversation with Dr. Jessica West, Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares and a friend of SpaceWatch.Global. Countdown to liftoff: The first Canadian spaceport under development...]]>