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Canada seeks domestic space launch capability to ensure military and Arctic security amid growing space threats.
Canada’s military is urging the federal government to develop a domestic space launch capability, warning that reliance on foreign partners—mainly the U.S.—poses national security risks amid rising space threats and technological competition.
As the only G7 nation without such a system, Canada lacks sovereign access to space for critical military and Arctic surveillance missions.
Officials stress that launching rockets from Canadian soil is essential for resilience, autonomy, and supporting defense operations.
While Transport Canada is creating regulations for future launches, no funding or official commitment has been made, leaving the decision to policymakers.
Canadá busca la capacidad de lanzamiento espacial doméstico para garantizar la seguridad militar y del Ártico en medio de las crecientes amenazas espaciales.