Montreal-based launch company awarded under the Government of Canada’s Launch the North initiative to develop domestically deployable, containerized orbital launch capability.
Longueuil, 16 March 2025 — The Government of Canada has selected Reaction Dynamics under its $105M Launch the North initiative, administered through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, to advance the development of a domestically deployable ultra-responsive orbital launch capability. Reaction Dynamics welcomes the decision and looks forward to supporting the Government of Canada in developing sovereign access to space.
Under the program, Reaction Dynamics has been awarded an initial $8.3M tranche under Phase 1 of the Responsive Light-Lift stream, supporting the company’s development roadmap toward a maiden orbital launch targeted for 2028. The award also establishes eligibility for subsequent Phase 2 and Phase 3 selections under the program, subject to milestone progression and future awards.
Bachar Elzein, Chief Executive Officer of Reaction Dynamics, commented: “We are honored to be selected under Launch the North — an initiative that reflects the Government of Canada’s clear commitment to securing sovereign access to space.”
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