SpaceX has stopped accepting bookings for Falcon 9 missions from Canadian companies, affecting satellite launches after 2028. Canadian satellite firms are facing investor concerns regarding launch capabilities as domestic alternatives are still under development. Telesat has booked SpaceX for its upcoming communication satellites, emphasizing the need for frequent and cost-effective launches. Meanwhile, Canadian rocket developers require years to fulfill the launch capacity needed for larger satellite networks. SpaceX has stopped accepting bookings for Falcon 9 missions from Canadian companies, affecting satellite launches after 2028. Canadian satellite firms are facing investor concerns regarding launch capabilities as domestic alternatives are still under development. Telesat has booked SpaceX for its upcoming communication satellites, emphasizing the need for frequent and cost-effective launches. Meanwhile, Canadian rocket developers require years to fulfill the launch capacity needed for larger satellite networks.
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How SpaceX rocket bookings halt is a ‘huge problem’ for Canadian satellite firms
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