Transport Canada is seeking feedback on the draft application requirements that companies must meet to obtain authorization to launch commercial uncrewed orbital and suborbital rockets in Canada. These requirements are designed to ensure that commercial space launches are conducted safely, responsibly, and in the public interest. The goal of this consultation is to confirm that the proposed requirements are clear, workable, and comprehensive, and to identify and implement improvements during the interim period and inform future regulation-making.
How to participate
Share your ideas
- Visit our website Commercial space launches in Canada
- Send your feedback to commercialspacelaunch-lancementspatialcommercial.tc@tc.gc.ca and include “Public consultation – Commercial Space Launch (042026)” in the subject line.
Who is the focus of this consultation
All Canadians can provide feedback. The focus of this consultation is launch and launch site operators, and Canadians living close to existing launch sites.
Key questions for discussion
- What challenges or opportunities could come from enabling commercial space launch in Canada?
- How should the public be notified of a launch taking place? What information do you think the government and/or the launch operator should share with the public in this notification?
- Do you have any feedback on the Application requirements for Obtaining Authorization to Launch Uncrewed Orbital and Suborbital Rockets in Canada?
Related information
- Government of Canada supports commercial space launches in Canada - Canada.ca
- Commercial space launches in Canada
Contact us
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower C
330 Sparks St
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Email: tc.commercialspacelaunch-lancementspatialcommercial.tc@tc.gc.ca