Liberals aim to launch Canada's 'homegrown' space launch program

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced a bill to create Canada's first domestic space launch program to reduce dependence on the U.S. for launching satellites. MacKinnon said if the bill passes, it could trigger the growth of a homegrown space industry worth $40 billion.

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