Canada’s first-ever commercial space launch could take place as early as tomorrow now that a new launch window has been opened up to NordSpace.

The Markham, Ontario company made an initial attempt to launch its Taiga rocket from St. Lawrence in late August, but was unable to fire the rocket before the launch window closed.

The company has received authorization to give it another try during a period spanning September 20 to the 27, and another launch attempt is scheduled for tomorrow.

CEO Rahul Goel calls this a ‘very important’ first step for his company’s – and Canada’s – access to space “as this would be the first commercial rocket launch, the first commercial liquid rocket launch, and it’s all made in Canada, launching from Canada, from the beautiful province of Newfoundland and Lab

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