2024-11-07
58 分钟This week, we learn more about Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial launch site, with Steve Matier and Sasha Jacob, the CEO and Chairman of Maritime Launch Services.
Meet Canada's first Commercial Spaceport this week on Planetary Radio.
I'm Sarah Allah of the Planetary Society with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.
Spaceport Nova Scotia is Canada's first commercial spaceport.
This week we learn more about Canada's growing commercial space industry and what the spaceport can do for the country's exploration aspirations.
We're joined by Steve Mateer and Sasha Jacob, the CEO and Chairman of Maritime Launch Services.
Then Bruce Betts joins me for what's up and a new random space fact.
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As Canada's first commercial launch site, Spaceport Nova Scotia represents a significant step forward for Canada's space industry.
It's located near Canso, a small community in the northeastern tip of mainland Nova Scotia.
The project is being developed by Maritime Launch Services, Inc.
Which is a publicly traded company.
Commercial partnerships have been a part of humanity's journey to space from the very beginning, but we've all noticed the change.
In the past decade, commercial rockets and launch services have transformed the way that we go to space and the conversations that we're having around ethics of space travel and environmental protection.
In this changing landscape, Maritime Launch Services hopes to help Canada become a competitive player in the global space market by providing a dedicated and environmentally friendly facility for launching satellites and other missions, which is a capability Canada previously lacked.
Our guests today are Steve Mateer, the CEO and founder of Maritime Launch Services, and their chairman, Sasha Jacob.
Steve is a mechanical engineer and international spaceport licensing specialist.
During his time as a NASA contractor, he received the Silver Snoopy, a prestigious award that's only given to those who make significant contributions to the safety of human spaceflight.
His colleague, Sasha Jacob is the Chair of the Board of Maritime Launch Services, but also the chair of Nature United and the previous Vice Chair of World Wildlife Fund Canada.
He's also the CEO of Jacob Capital Management.