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Planetary Radio • Nov 06, 2024

Spaceport Nova Scotia

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Stephen Matier

Founder, CEO, and Director of Maritime Launch Service

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Sasha Jacob

Chair of the Board of Maritime Launch Services

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Bruce Betts

Chief Scientist / LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society

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Sarah Al-Ahmed

Planetary Radio Host and Producer for The Planetary Society

Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial launch site, represents a significant step forward for the Canadian space industry. This week, we learn what this spaceport can do for the country's exploratory aspirations and international cooperation with Steve Matier 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.

Launch trajectories from Spaceport Nova Scotia
Launch trajectories from Spaceport Nova Scotia This image shows some of the launch trajectories available from Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first commercial spaceport.Image: Maritime Launch Services
Empty Canadarm
Empty Canadarm The International Space Station's robotic Canadarm is empty after releasing the OA-4 Cygnus resupply vehicle.Image: Tim Peake / ESA / NASA

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