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EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA COMMITS $10 MILLION TO MARITIME LAUNCH TO ADVANCE SPACEPORT NOVA SCOTIA TOWARD ORBITAL LAUNCH

Export Development Canada (EDC) has provided Maritime Launch Services Inc. with a $10-million senior credit facility to accelerate the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia and advance toward first orbital launch.

"This commitment by EDC marks another major step forward for Maritime Launch and Canada's growing commercial space sector," said Stephen Matier, president and chief executive officer, Maritime Launch Services. "EDC's support helps us advance the buildout of Spaceport Nova Scotia as we prepare for orbital launch operations. Together, we're demonstrating that Canada can achieve sovereign launch capability, an essential milestone in building a competitive and resilient space ecosystem in Canada."

EDC is Canada's export credit agency, established in 1944 to help Canadian businesses of all sizes grow globally through trade financing, insurance and market expertise. As part of its corporate strategy, EDC is committed to allocating strategic risk capital to developing trade-enabling infrastructure to help Canada become a more resilient, competitive and secure global trading nation. EDC's support of Maritime Launch as it develops Spaceport Nova Scotia will significantly strengthen Canada's position in the defence and security sector, where space is an increasingly vital domain.

"EDC is focused on deploying our capital to sectors and projects of strategic national importance to Canada, which is why we are proud to support Maritime Launch as it develops Canada's first commercial spaceport, an important project that will advance Canada's position in the global space economy," said Alison Nankivell, president and chief executive officer, EDC. "Our financing support for Spaceport Nova Scotia underscores our commitment to helping Canada's economy become more resilient and competitive on the world stage and to fostering the growth of innovative Canadian companies. This critical infrastructure will help Canada achieve sovereign launch capability for satellites, which will support a range of needs such as defence and security, telecommunications, weather monitoring, and more."

The terms of the agreement provide development funding for Spaceport Nova Scotia's next phase of construction, including launch pad and infrastructure development required to support future orbital missions.

"Canada's leadership in space innovation is driven by strategic investments that strengthen our domestic capabilities and open new frontiers for growth. By advancing our space sector, we are building an ecosystem that supports good jobs, fosters technological excellence and enhances our nation's economic resilience and security. These efforts ensure that Canadians and Canadian businesses can thrive and lead in the global space economy," said Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade.

Located near Canso, N.S., Spaceport Nova Scotia is being developed to provide reliable and cost-effective satellite launch services for Canadian and global clients.

Jaime Battiste, member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish, stated: "This support is proof that Nova Scotia is becoming a hub for innovation, technology and opportunity. The continued progress at Spaceport Nova Scotia will bring new economic activity to our rural communities, inspire young people and position Canada as a leader in the global space ecosystem."

Spaceport Nova Scotia will bring significant economic benefits to Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada through job creation, investment attraction and the growth of a robust local supply chain supporting Canada's space industry.

The $10-million senior credit facility includes an initial advance of $5-million at closing, with the remaining balance available through drawdown requests aligned with continuing development and construction costs. Additional details on the credit agreement will be included with the company's SEDAR+ filing.

About Maritime Launch Services Inc.

Maritime Launch is a Canadian-owned commercial space company based in Nova Scotia. Maritime Launch is developing Spaceport Nova Scotia, a launch site that will provide satellite delivery services to clients in support of the growing commercial space transportation industry over a wide range of inclinations from a single site. Spaceport Nova Scotia will allow launch vehicles to place their satellites into low-Earth orbit. Spaceport Nova Scotia is Canada's first commercial orbital launch complex.

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