The Quebec government announced a $10 million investment in Reaction Dynamics, a Montreal-area company, to develop Canadian-made technology for launching small satellites into space. This initiative aims to give Canada, currently the only G7 country without domestic satellite launching capacity, its own space launch capabilities as early as 2027, utilizing Reaction Dynamics' Aurora rocket.
Quebec to invest $10M in company developing Canadian-made satellite launch technology
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Quebec government announced a $10 million investment in Reaction Dynamics, a Montreal-area company, to develop Canadian-made technology for launching small satellites into space. This initiative aims to give Canada, currently the only G7 country without domestic satellite launching capacity, its own space launch capabilities as early as 2027, utilizing Reaction Dynamics' Aurora rocket.
Trending- 1 Current: Quebec Premier François Legault announces $10 million investment in Reaction Dynamics.
- 2 Later this year: First demonstration flight of Reaction Dynamics' technology is expected.
- 3 As early as 2027: Reaction Dynamics plans to begin launching microsatellites into orbit from Canada.
- Canada gaining domestic satellite launch capability
- Economic development and job creation in Quebec's space sector
- Potential for increased competition in the global space launch market
What: The Quebec government's $10 million investment in Reaction Dynamics to develop Canadian-made small satellite launch technology.
When: Announced on June 10, 2025; first demonstration flight expected later this year; company plans to begin launching microsatellites as early as 2027.
Where: Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.
Why: To establish Canada's domestic satellite launching capacity (as it is currently the only G7 country without it), to boost technological innovation in the space sector, and to support economic development in Quebec.
How: Through a $10 million investment from the Quebec government into Reaction Dynamics, which is developing the Aurora rocket utilizing a hybrid propulsion system designed for safety and simpler production.