Maritime Launch Services plans to build a $100-million satellite launch facility about 2½ kilometres from the community, which is about 300 kilometres east of Halifax. Regulatory hurdlesWhile there are detailed plans and timelines in place, nothing about the Maritime Launch Services proposal is fully confirmed. If it's approved, Maritime Launch Services could begin construction as early as spring 2018. Ingrid Nickerson, the store manager of the Canso Co-op, says an influx of workers and tourists could boost her business. An updated proposed site map, showing a new access road, railway to transport the rocket and launch site near the coast.

Source: CBC News October 18, 2017 09:57 UTC