Nordspace Secures $20M DND Contract for Newfoundland Launch Pad Nordspace has signed a 10-year, $20 million contract with the Department of National Defence, granting the military priority access to its upcoming Atlantic Spaceport Complex in Newfoundland. The funding will support facility maintenance and readiness, while individual launches will be handled through separate agreements. ST. JOHN'S - Nordspace, a company aiming to launch rockets from southern Newfoundland, announced a significant milestone on October 23, 2024. The firm has secured a 10-year, $20 million contract with Canada's Department of National Defence (DND). This agreement grants the DND priority access to a dedicated launch pad at the Atlantic Spaceport Complex, currently under construction on the Burin Peninsula. The funding is intended to cover the maintenance and operational readiness of the facility, with individual launch missions to be negotiated under separate contracts. This deal marks a substantial step forward for Nordspace and the Canadian space sector, highlighting the nation's commitment to sovereign launch capabilities.