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Canada Rocket Company is a Toronto launch-vehicle and propulsion developer founded in 2025. It is developing the E-1 liquid-oxygen/methane engine and an R-series vehicle architecture for Canadian sovereign, defence, civil and commercial satellite launch. Its current emphasis is reusable R-2 medium lift: the company website describes nine E-1 engines and a payload target above 12,500 kilograms to sun-synchronous orbit.
September 2026 reporting describes a direct push toward medium lift, with CEO Hugh Kolias targeting a gas-generator component hot-fire in December 2026, a fully assembled engine with its turbopump around 2028, and launch around 2032. Aerospace America separately reports a target of up to 15,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. That LEO figure and the website's SSO figure have different orbit bases; both remain design targets.
CRC's earlier architecture included a one-engine R-1 technical pathfinder and shared propulsion, structures, avionics and ground systems across the R-series. National Defence's published grant still names the R1 light-lift development project. The current R-2 emphasis creates a substantive programme question about how the larger vehicle connects to those funded light-lift deliverables.
Propulsion testing is the next publicly described technical milestone. Aerospace America's September 21 report distinguishes a planned December gas-generator hot-fire from a later test of the assembled engine and turbopump. This updates the late-2027 full-engine forecast reported by IEEE Spectrum in August. No completed hot-fire or flight result was disclosed in the inspected sources.
CRC is also developing the infrastructure needed to move beyond its office and laboratory. September reporting describes a component-test facility planned for the fall and a separate manufacturing facility of approximately 500,000 square feet under consideration near water for barge transport. Earlier reporting described access to an undisclosed test site and launch-site partnership discussions. These accounts do not establish executed manufacturing-site or launch-site agreements.
The commercial plan seeks substantial additional financing and government anchor contracts. A useful mission or industrial discussion would connect a dated vehicle configuration and propulsion-test sequence to the payload, infrastructure and funding commitments needed to deliver it. The current R1 grant and R-2 strategy need to be considered together without assuming the grant has been amended.
CRC publishes 38 Racine Road in Etobicoke as its operating address. BetaKit's September 16 report describes a visit to a 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory occupied since early July, with 34 staff reported. CRC had earlier announced a 7,600-square-foot Toronto engine-development facility; the two floor-area figures have not been reconciled. Corporations Canada's registered office at 11 Beaucourt Road is a separate legal address.
A component-test facility planned for fall 2026 and a much larger manufacturing facility under consideration are separate from the visited laboratory. Public reporting has not identified an executed CRC launch-site agreement. DND's separate arrangement with Maritime Launch Services at Canso does not establish CRC's selected launch site.
Toronto, Ontario is the published city-level context for Canada Rocket Company. It does not imply a street address or exact facility location.
Open the mapCRC offers a development-stage Canadian launch and propulsion partnership opportunity. Its current nine-engine R-2 targets medium lift while the published DND grant remains attached to R1 light-lift development. September reporting clarifies the next technical sequence: a planned gas-generator test in December 2026, full-engine testing around 2028 and launch around 2032. Mission suitability depends on a dated vehicle baseline, demonstrated propulsion progress and the infrastructure and financing needed to carry that sequence through.
Interpretation of the public record. Not qualification, endorsement or evidence of buyer interest.
Development-stage orbital launch vehicles and methalox propulsion
Sep 21, 2026
On September 21, 2026, Aerospace America reported CRC’s plan for a gas-generator component hot-fire in December 2026, a fully assembled engine with its turbopump around 2028 and launch around 2032. It also described a planned component-test facility and a separate large manufacturing facility under consideration. These are development plans, not completed test or facility milestones.
Pre-flight launch-vehicle and propulsion development. CRC is pursuing R-2 medium lift while the published DND grant remains scoped to R1. Future component and full-engine tests precede a launch target around 2032; no reviewed source establishes a booked customer payload or operational launch service.
BDC says it and Garage Capital co-led a C$6.2 million seed round announced in January 2026. In June 1 parliamentary testimony, Hugh Kolias reported C$22.8 million comprising C$14.5 million privately raised and C$8.3 million of IDEaS funding. SpaceQ reported approximately C$22.5 million in July, and BetaKit reported roughly the same total on September 16. These are dated disclosures with different stated bases, not amounts to add together.
BetaKit also reported a US$6 million, approximately C$8 million, SAFE seed extension closed a couple of months before publication, with investors undisclosed. Its relationship to previous private-capital totals should not be reconstructed by summing announcements.
DND grant CO5-023 names legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc.: C$8,333,333 from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027 for Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development R1. This is development funding, distinct from a launch-services purchase. NRC IRAP separately supports defence procurement and cybersecurity readiness work.
September reporting describes a hoped-for larger raise by year-end and an estimated requirement of up to US$660 million to first R-2 launch. Kolias has discussed public/private financing and government anchor contracts; these remain objectives rather than committed capital.
Corporations Canada lists Hugh Kolias and David Tenny as directors and as individuals each directly controlling at least 25 percent and up to 50 percent of shares from November 7, 2025. Exact current percentages and the complete post-financing cap table are not public.
Conditionally selected grant recipient · Launch the North first round
Sponsor or operator: Department of National Defence
Organization role. CRC is the recipient under agreement CO5-023. The public record establishes funded development through September 2027; it does not establish a procurement contract, completed prototype, flight, acceptance or operational service.
Program. DND's Launch the North first round funds CRC's R1 project to move a Canadian light-lift launch concept toward prototype and testing, with program-level intent to reach initial operating capability by 2028.
Started Mar 6, 2026 · Ended Sep 30, 2027
Award CO5-023
The current website describes nine E-1 engines and more than 12,500 kilograms to SSO; September reporting gives up to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, while August reporting described seven engines. These targets have different orbit and configuration bases.
The E-1 website label is 725 kN+ without explicit rating conditions. September reporting separates a planned December gas-generator hot-fire from full-engine testing around 2028.
The visited Etobicoke laboratory, planned component-test facility, prospective manufacturing site and launch-site discussions are distinct infrastructure steps.
DND agreement CO5-023 funds the R1 light-lift project through September 2027. September reporting describes a direct medium-lift strategy without establishing an amendment to the grant.
These records support the organization, its owned capabilities and their reviewed connections. A source count is not a count of independent confirmations.
Canada Rocket Company
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · profileData.publicContact.contactPageUrl
Canada Rocket Company's official homepage is the durable public contact surface.
Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope
Canada Rocket Company's documented portfolio in this dossier is bounded to R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine and the source-backed functions listed below.
Supports: Profile · profileData.publicContact.publicEmail
The official site publishes info@canadarocketcompany.com as the general public email.
Aerospace America / AIAA · Sep 21, 2026
Source type: reputable industry publication
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.confidence
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · operating context
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Corporations Canada · Nov 7, 2025
Source type: official report
Supports: Profile · legal name
Corporations Canada identifies the active legal entity as 17457693 Canada Inc., corporation number 1745769-3.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
Corporations Canada records the registered office at 11 Beaucourt Road, Toronto, Ontario M8Y 3G1. Corporations Canada identifies the active legal entity as 17457693 Canada Inc., corporation number 1745769-3. Corporations Canada lists Hugh Kolias and David Tenny as directors and as individuals each directly controlling at least 25 percent and up to 50 percent of shares from November 7, 2025.
Supports: Profile · ownership
SpaceQ · Jul 8, 2026
Source type: official report
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.context
Derived decision context: The public record describes an undisclosed test site and launch-site discussions but no licence, selected site or executed launch-services agreement.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
SpaceQ reported access to an undisclosed medium-lift-capable test site and did not disclose its location.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.context
Canada Rocket Company
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · entity kind
True North Map classifies Canada Rocket Company as a company from its documented legal or institutional role.
Supports: Profile · primary location.provinceterritory
Public sources cited · Facts and assessments kept separate · Human review
Seed investor and round co-lead
Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC says it and Garage Capital co-led CRC's C$6.2 million seed round, with Ripple Ventures, Panache Ventures, Northside Ventures and Cold Capital participating. BDC's portfolio records a 2025 Seed Venture Fund investment; neither source discloses BDC's amount, valuation or ownership percentage.
DND IDEaS Launch the North grant
Mar 16, 2026$8,333,333
Open Government records C$8,333,333 under agreement CO5-023 for Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development, running from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. This is a development grant, not a procurement, flight or acceptance record.
NRC IRAP defence-readiness project
$75,000
Open Government records a C$75,000 NRC IRAP project under agreement 1041206, running from March 27, 2026 to February 28, 2027, to advance defence procurement and cybersecurity readiness. The record does not establish procurement eligibility, certification, customer interest or project success.
Supports: Profile · description
The official site presents the one-engine R-1 pathfinder, the seven-engine R-2 concept and the E-1 LOX-methane gas-generator engine as one shared R-series architecture.
Supports: Profile · description
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.context
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.id
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope
The official portfolio surface is bounded to the R-1 pathfinder, R-2 medium-lift concept, E-1 methalox engine and shared vehicle and ground-system architecture.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: Profile · operating context
Canada Rocket Company operates from Toronto, Ontario, with a public mandate centred on R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine; public sources do not establish every customer, configuration or operational outcome.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.question
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.context
Derived decision context: Current public sources state incompatible R-2 payload and orbit bases that require a versioned technical baseline.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.id
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · founded year
Canada Rocket Company states that it was founded in 2025. Its public offering is the R2 launch vehicle and E1 methane-oxygen engine; planned vehicle capacity and launch timing remain development objectives.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.confidence
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.context
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · commercial status
Canada Rocket Company currently presents R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine as part of its public commercial offering.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.question
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · dual use posture
CRC presents R-1 and R-2 for Canadian sovereign, defence, civil and commercial satellite launch applications.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.confidence
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: Profile · description
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Shared 700-kN methalox engine architecture
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
Canada Rocket Company currently presents R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine through its official public capability surface.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Derived taxonomy tag: reusable launch vehicle.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The official site describes R-1 as mobile and states an intended call-up time under 96 hours.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technology readiness level
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The official site describes R-2 as a medium-lift concept powered by seven E-1 engines.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · maturity
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · capability type
Derived capability type: development-stage orbital launch vehicles and methalox propulsion.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
Sovereign and responsive orbital launch
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Derived taxonomy tag: responsive launch.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · capability type
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
The company describes an R-1 technical pathfinder using one E-1 engine and an R-2 reusable medium-lift concept using seven engines. Payload, response-time, reuse, and schedule figures are engineering targets rather than flight-proven performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Mobile light-lift and reusable medium-lift vehicle concepts
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technicaldomainslugs
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Derived taxonomy tag: methalox propulsion.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
True North Map applies the launch-vehicles tag from Canada Rocket Company's documented capability functions.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technology readiness level
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · capability type
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · capability type
Source-bounded strategic technology capability
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technicaldomainslugs
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · name
The official site names the R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine as CRC's core launch architecture.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The official site says the R-series shares propulsion, structures, avionics and ground-system architecture.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
Defence, civil, and commercial satellite deployment
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
Derived taxonomy tag: orbital launch vehicles.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technicaldomainslugs
True North Map maps R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine to space and earth observation from its documented technology functions.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · name
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · name
Current company website describes R-2 with nine E-1 methalox gas-generator engines, 725 kN+ E-1 thrust and a target above 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. These are company design claims, not demonstrated performance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · name
R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The official site describes R-1 as a technical pathfinder powered by one E-1 engine.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
The current CRC website presents R-2 as reusable medium-lift with nine E-1 engines, methane/liquid-oxygen propellant and gas-generator cycle, targeting more than 12,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit. The E-1 thrust label says 725 kN+ without specifying test conditions or an explicit per-engine qualifier. Do not multiply it by nine. The page gives 38 Racine Road, Etobicoke as headquarters.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
CRC presents the R-series for defence, civil and commercial satellite deployment.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technical tags
True North Map applies the methalox-propulsion tag from Canada Rocket Company's documented capability functions.
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Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Supports: Profile · operating context
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.id
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.id
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.question
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.question
Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Supports: Profile · description
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · commercial status
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.context
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.id
Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Supports: Profile · current activity
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.question
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.context
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.context
Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.confidence
Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: Profile · current activity
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · current activity as of
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.confidence
Aerospace America says the facility for the planned December gas-generator and other tests was expected to be built that fall. A separate 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility was under consideration, with proximity to water discussed for barge transport to an Atlantic launch site. No executed CRC launch-site agreement, facility completion or launch licence is established.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · maturity
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
Aerospace America reported on September 21 that CRC planned a gas-generator hot-fire in December 2026 for turbine ignition. CEO Hugh Kolias expected a fully assembled engine with turbopump ready for hot-fire around 2028 and a first launch attempt around 2032. These are forecasts, not completed tests; they are later reporting than the August IEEE engine-static-fire expectation.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
Aerospace America describes a nine-engine methalox R-2 with a target of up to 15,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Its CEO said the structure would likely be mostly aluminum-lithium. These are reported design intentions, not tested performance or a frozen configuration.
Corporations Canada lists Hugh Kolias and David Tenny as directors and as individuals each directly controlling at least 25 percent and up to 50 percent of shares from November 7, 2025.
Supports: Profile · description
Corporations Canada records the registered office at 11 Beaucourt Road, Toronto, Ontario M8Y 3G1. Corporations Canada identifies the active legal entity as 17457693 Canada Inc., corporation number 1745769-3. Corporations Canada lists Hugh Kolias and David Tenny as directors and as individuals each directly controlling at least 25 percent and up to 50 percent of shares from November 7, 2025.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
Corporations Canada records the registered office at 11 Beaucourt Road, Toronto, Ontario M8Y 3G1.
Derived decision context: Company-controlled pages vary between 700, 725 and 750 kilonewtons while reviewed reports contain no completed hot-fire result.
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SpaceQ reported access to an undisclosed medium-lift-capable test site and did not disclose its location. Derived availability: launch-site arrangements were discussions and no reviewed customer contract, manifested payload, licensed site, accepted delivery or operational service was located. SpaceQ reported launch-site partnership discussions rather than a selected launch site or completed launch-service agreement. SpaceQ reported preliminary turbomachinery and turbopump test-article work but no completed engine hot-fire or flight. SpaceQ reported approximately C$22.5 million in funding as of July 8, 2026. SpaceQ reported that Canada Rocket Company had 22 staff as of July 8, 2026. Derived maturity: SpaceQ reported preliminary turbopump test-article work and no completed hot-fire or flight, while IEEE Spectrum places a full-engine static fire in late 2027.
Supports: Profile · employee range
SpaceQ reported that Canada Rocket Company had 22 staff as of July 8, 2026.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
SpaceQ reported access to an undisclosed medium-lift-capable test site and did not disclose its location. Derived availability: launch-site arrangements were discussions and no reviewed customer contract, manifested payload, licensed site, accepted delivery or operational service was located. SpaceQ reported launch-site partnership discussions rather than a selected launch site or completed launch-service agreement. SpaceQ reported preliminary turbomachinery and turbopump test-article work but no completed engine hot-fire or flight. SpaceQ reported approximately C$22.5 million in funding as of July 8, 2026. SpaceQ reported that Canada Rocket Company had 22 staff as of July 8, 2026. Derived maturity: SpaceQ reported preliminary turbopump test-article work and no completed hot-fire or flight, while IEEE Spectrum places a full-engine static fire in late 2027.
Supports: Profile · description
SpaceQ reported preliminary turbomachinery and turbopump test-article work but no completed engine hot-fire or flight.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
SpaceQ reported approximately C$22.5 million in funding as of July 8, 2026.
Supports: Profile · commercial status
SpaceQ reported launch-site partnership discussions rather than a selected launch site or completed launch-service agreement.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.question
Derived reviewer question: Which test-site and launch-site agreements, Transport Canada approvals and launch-licensing milestones are executed rather than under discussion?
Supports: Profile · operating context
SpaceQ reported an Etobicoke engine facility, preliminary turbopump test-article work, an undisclosed medium-lift-capable test site and launch-site partnership discussions.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
SpaceQ reported access to an undisclosed medium-lift-capable test site and did not disclose its location. Derived availability: launch-site arrangements were discussions and no reviewed customer contract, manifested payload, licensed site, accepted delivery or operational service was located. SpaceQ reported launch-site partnership discussions rather than a selected launch site or completed launch-service agreement. SpaceQ reported preliminary turbomachinery and turbopump test-article work but no completed engine hot-fire or flight. SpaceQ reported approximately C$22.5 million in funding as of July 8, 2026. SpaceQ reported that Canada Rocket Company had 22 staff as of July 8, 2026. Derived maturity: SpaceQ reported preliminary turbopump test-article work and no completed hot-fire or flight, while IEEE Spectrum places a full-engine static fire in late 2027.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · maturity
Derived maturity: SpaceQ reported preliminary turbopump test-article work and no completed hot-fire or flight, while IEEE Spectrum places a full-engine static fire in late 2027.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
Derived availability: launch-site arrangements were discussions and no reviewed customer contract, manifested payload, licensed site, accepted delivery or operational service was located.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · core features
SpaceQ reported access to an undisclosed medium-lift-capable test site and did not disclose its location. Derived availability: launch-site arrangements were discussions and no reviewed customer contract, manifested payload, licensed site, accepted delivery or operational service was located. SpaceQ reported launch-site partnership discussions rather than a selected launch site or completed launch-service agreement. SpaceQ reported preliminary turbomachinery and turbopump test-article work but no completed engine hot-fire or flight. SpaceQ reported approximately C$22.5 million in funding as of July 8, 2026. SpaceQ reported that Canada Rocket Company had 22 staff as of July 8, 2026. Derived maturity: SpaceQ reported preliminary turbopump test-article work and no completed hot-fire or flight, while IEEE Spectrum places a full-engine static fire in late 2027.
Canada Rocket Company publishes Ontario as its Canadian province or territory.
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Canada Rocket Company publishes Toronto as its Canadian operating city.
Supports: Profile · name
Canada Rocket Company is the public name used by the organization's official website.
Supports: Profile · website url
https://www.canadarocketcompany.com/ is the canonical official website used by Canada Rocket Company.
Supports: Profile · primary location.longitude
True North Map uses the Toronto city centroid longitude -79.3832 for a city-level map location.
Supports: Profile · primary location.countrycode
Canada Rocket Company publishes a Canadian operating presence, represented by country code CA.
Supports: Profile · profileData.publicContact.contactPageUrl
https://www.canadarocketcompany.com/news/canada-rocket-company-reclaims-top-talent-to-secure-sovereign-launch-for-canada-in-space is the public identity or contact route used for Canada Rocket Company.
Supports: Profile · primary location.latitude
True North Map uses the Toronto city centroid latitude 43.6532 for a city-level map location.
Canada Rocket Company · Mar 16, 2026
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
CRC announced construction of a 7,600-square-foot Toronto engine-development facility for E-1 work.
House of Commons of Canada · Jun 1, 2026
Source type: official report
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
Hugh Kolias testified that CRC had C$22.8 million of capital, comprising C$14.5 million privately raised and C$8.3 million from IDEaS.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
Hugh Kolias testified that CRC had C$22.8 million of capital, comprising C$14.5 million privately raised and C$8.3 million from IDEaS.
BetaKit · Sep 16, 2026
Source type: reputable industry publication
Supports: Profile · employee range
BetaKit toured CRC’s 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory in Etobicoke, reporting an early-July move and 34 employees. Its account says development and testing had started but does not identify a completed engine hot-fire. The earlier company reference to 7,600 square feet and legal office in Toronto describe different sourced details.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.question
BetaKit reports CRC shifted from starting with a light-lift vehicle to concentrating on medium-lift R-2, aiming at a first launch in 2032. This commercial plan does not demonstrate amendment or completion of its separate R1-linked DND grant obligations.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.confidence
BetaKit toured CRC’s 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory in Etobicoke, reporting an early-July move and 34 employees. Its account says development and testing had started but does not identify a completed engine hot-fire. The earlier company reference to 7,600 square feet and legal office in Toronto describe different sourced details.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
BetaKit toured CRC’s 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory in Etobicoke, reporting an early-July move and 34 employees. Its account says development and testing had started but does not identify a completed engine hot-fire. The earlier company reference to 7,600 square feet and legal office in Toronto describe different sourced details.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.question
BetaKit toured CRC’s 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory in Etobicoke, reporting an early-July move and 34 employees. Its account says development and testing had started but does not identify a completed engine hot-fire. The earlier company reference to 7,600 square feet and legal office in Toronto describe different sourced details.
Supports: Profile · commercial status
BetaKit reports CRC shifted from starting with a light-lift vehicle to concentrating on medium-lift R-2, aiming at a first launch in 2032. This commercial plan does not demonstrate amendment or completion of its separate R1-linked DND grant obligations.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.context
BetaKit toured CRC’s 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory in Etobicoke, reporting an early-July move and 34 employees. Its account says development and testing had started but does not identify a completed engine hot-fire. The earlier company reference to 7,600 square feet and legal office in Toronto describe different sourced details.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.confidence
BetaKit reports CRC shifted from starting with a light-lift vehicle to concentrating on medium-lift R-2, aiming at a first launch in 2032. This commercial plan does not demonstrate amendment or completion of its separate R1-linked DND grant obligations.
Supports: Profile · description
BetaKit reports CRC shifted from starting with a light-lift vehicle to concentrating on medium-lift R-2, aiming at a first launch in 2032. This commercial plan does not demonstrate amendment or completion of its separate R1-linked DND grant obligations.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
BetaKit reported roughly C$22.5 million total funding and a previously unannounced US$6 million (about C$8 million) SAFE seed extension closed a couple of months earlier with undisclosed new and existing investors. These totals are not additive to earlier financing disclosures. The CEO estimated up to US$660 million to a first R-2 launch and sought a larger round by year-end; the estimate is not committed funding.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.context
BetaKit reports CRC shifted from starting with a light-lift vehicle to concentrating on medium-lift R-2, aiming at a first launch in 2032. This commercial plan does not demonstrate amendment or completion of its separate R1-linked DND grant obligations.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
BetaKit reported roughly C$22.5 million total funding and a previously unannounced US$6 million (about C$8 million) SAFE seed extension closed a couple of months earlier with undisclosed new and existing investors. These totals are not additive to earlier financing disclosures. The CEO estimated up to US$660 million to a first R-2 launch and sought a larger round by year-end; the estimate is not committed funding.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.id
BetaKit reports CRC shifted from starting with a light-lift vehicle to concentrating on medium-lift R-2, aiming at a first launch in 2032. This commercial plan does not demonstrate amendment or completion of its separate R1-linked DND grant obligations.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.launch-site-and-regulatory-path.id
BetaKit toured CRC’s 7,400-square-foot office and laboratory in Etobicoke, reporting an early-July move and 34 employees. Its account says development and testing had started but does not identify a completed engine hot-fire. The earlier company reference to 7,600 square feet and legal office in Toronto describe different sourced details.
Supports: Profile · operating context
BetaKit reported roughly C$22.5 million total funding and a previously unannounced US$6 million (about C$8 million) SAFE seed extension closed a couple of months earlier with undisclosed new and existing investors. These totals are not additive to earlier financing disclosures. The CEO estimated up to US$660 million to a first R-2 launch and sought a larger round by year-end; the estimate is not committed funding.
IEEE Spectrum · Aug 20, 2026
Source type: official report
Supports: Profile · commercial status
IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.context
Derived decision context: CO5-023 funds R1 light-lift development while August reporting says CRC shifted emphasis toward R-2.
Supports: Profile · current activity as of
IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
Our assessment combines CRC's funded R-series development with its unresolved payload, thrust, test, licensing, site and customer boundaries for a bounded first-conversation decision.
Supports: Profile · employee range
IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.question
Derived reviewer question: Which current R-2 payload, orbit, staging and reuse baseline should a prospective mission planner evaluate?
Supports: Profile · company stage
IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away.
Supports: Profile · description
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.id
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results. IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027. IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away. IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing. IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026. IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.confidence
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results. IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027. IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away. IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing. IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026. IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: Profile · operating context
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results. IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027. IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away. IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing. IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026. IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: Profile · current activity
IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.question
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results. IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027. IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away. IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing. IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026. IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.r2-current-design-baseline.context
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results. IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027. IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away. IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing. IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026. IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: Profile · operating context
IEEE Spectrum reports a late-2027 full-engine static-fire expectation and orbital testing years away rather than completed qualification or flight.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · maturity
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results. IEEE Spectrum reports that orbital testing remains several years away and a fully assembled engine static fire is anticipated for late 2027. IEEE Spectrum reports that a fully assembled engine static fire is expected in late 2027 and orbital testing remains years away. IEEE Spectrum reported on August 20, 2026 that CRC had shifted toward R-2, projected 12,000 to 15,000 kilograms to LEO, expected a full-engine static fire in late 2027 and remained years from orbital testing. IEEE Spectrum published its Canada Rocket Company report on August 20, 2026. IEEE Spectrum reported that the company hired approximately 30 people in its first six months.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
Derived capability summary: CRC's one-engine R-1, seven-engine R-2 and E-1 architecture remains pre-flight, with changing payload and thrust targets and no completed full-engine hot-fire or flight.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · maturity
IEEE Spectrum reports CRC shifting from R-1 toward an R-2 using seven E-1 engines, projected at 12,000–15,000 kg to LEO. CRC anticipated a fully assembled engine for static-fire testing in late 2027; orbital testing was years away. These are reported plans, not achieved results.
National Defence · Mar 6, 2026
Source type: award or contract
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.context
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.confidence
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
The public grant record names Canada Rocket Company and legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., Toronto, with CAD 8,333,333 under CO5-023 from March 6, 2026 through September 30, 2027. It funds research and development, not flight acceptance.
Supports: Profile · description
The public grant record names Canada Rocket Company and legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., Toronto, with CAD 8,333,333 under CO5-023 from March 6, 2026 through September 30, 2027. It funds research and development, not flight acceptance.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.question
Derived reviewer question: How does the current R-2 emphasis change the deliverables, schedule and light-lift outcome attached to IDEaS agreement CO5-023?
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.question
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · commercial status
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · description
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.funded-r1-versus-r2-priority.id
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Profile · operating context
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
The public grant record names Canada Rocket Company and legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., Toronto, with CAD 8,333,333 under CO5-023 from March 6, 2026 through September 30, 2027. It funds research and development, not flight acceptance.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · summary
DND agreement CO5-023 records C$8,333,333 for legal recipient 17457693 Canada Inc., operating as Canada Rocket Company, from March 6, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The public award describes research and development toward Canadian launch capability. DND’s March announcement identifies the project as R1 light-lift; neither source proves accepted prototype or flight deliverables.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
Derived lifecycle stage: funded.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
Agreement CO5-023 starts on March 6, 2026.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
Derived identifier kind: award.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
Agreement CO5-023 ends on September 30, 2027.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
Derived participation type: conditionally selected grant recipient.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
The administrative agreement number is CO5-023.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
Derived participation summary: CO5-023 funds development through September 2027 but does not establish procurement, completed prototype, flight, acceptance or service.
Supports: DND IDEaS Launch the North grant funding event
Derived event type: DND IDEaS Launch the North grant.
Supports: DND IDEaS Launch the North grant funding event
Derived funding summary: CO5-023 supports sovereign launch development through September 2027 and is not a procurement, flight or acceptance record.
Supports: DND IDEaS Launch the North grant funding event
The published agreement currency is Canadian dollars.
Supports: DND IDEaS Launch the North grant funding event
Open Government records an agreement value of C$8,333,333.
Canadian Explorers · Sep 3, 2026
Source type: reputable industry publication
Supports: Profile · operating context
In the September 3 Canadian Explorers interview, Hugh Kolias discussed a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a proposed government/private financing mix and a search for anchor launch contracts. These are company intentions; the interview does not establish acquired premises, committed project finance or customer orders.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
In the September 3 Canadian Explorers interview, Hugh Kolias discussed a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a proposed government/private financing mix and a search for anchor launch contracts. These are company intentions; the interview does not establish acquired premises, committed project finance or customer orders.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · commercial availability
In the September 3 Canadian Explorers interview, Hugh Kolias discussed a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a proposed government/private financing mix and a search for anchor launch contracts. These are company intentions; the interview does not establish acquired premises, committed project finance or customer orders.
National Defence · Mar 16, 2026
Source type: official policy
Supports: Profile · dual use posture
DND frames the R1 project around Canadian light-lift initial operating capability by 2028.
Supports: Profile · organization categories
True North Map applies the dual use category to Canada Rocket Company from its documented mandate and source-bounded operating evidence.
Supports: Profile · organization categories
True North Map applies the commercial company category to Canada Rocket Company from its documented mandate and source-bounded operating evidence.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.canada-rocket-company-operating-proof.context
Prototype-stage company with conditional funding and no flight record; verify legal entity, test milestones, launch-site arrangements, licensing, and all payload and response-time targets. The first conversation should therefore separate current offer, development evidence and accepted operational use.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
Canada Rocket Company publishes an operating presence in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and its current public record anchors R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine to that Canadian organization.
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.canada-rocket-company-operating-proof.question
True North Map derives a first-conversation question about R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine configuration and accepted outcomes from the documented maturity boundary.
Supports: Profile · current activity
On March 16, 2026, DND announced conditional approval of $8.3 million under Launch the North to advance a prototype and testing toward an initial light-lift capability by 2028.
Supports: Profile · description
True North Map derives this executive description for Canada Rocket Company from the official identity and technical records together with Department of National Defence's corroborating evidence.
Supports: Profile · current activity as of
Department of National Defence's dated record anchors this activity to 2026-03-16.
Supports: Profile · defence posture
DND conditionally selected Canada Rocket Company for Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development R1 under Launch the North.
Supports: Profile · dual use posture
R-series responsive launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine has documented civilian or industrial applications and a bounded potential relevance to Canadian defence, security or strategic-infrastructure needs.
Supports: Profile · canadian footprint
DND’s March 16 announcement conditionally approved CRC’s R1 project for C$8.3 million. Its separate ten-year C$200 million Canso launch-pad lease names Maritime Launch Services and government access; it does not identify a CRC launch-site contract or prove CRC will use that pad.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · maturity
Department of National Defence's public evidence confirms a company-specific project, award, program or operating context, while configuration-specific acceptance and scale remain bounded by the reviewer warning.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · defence applications
DND's Launch the North challenge targets sovereign Canadian light-lift launch capability.
Supports: R-series launch vehicles and E-1 methalox engine · technicaldomainslugs
Retain space and earth observation as the reviewed domain because the funded project concerns sovereign orbital launch for space capability.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
DND announced the Launch the North first-round selections on March 16, 2026.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · organization participation
DND identifies CRC in the Launch the North first round.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · canonical program
DND says the R1 project moves a light-lift concept toward prototype and testing, with a program objective of initial operating capability by 2028.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · canonical program
The Department of National Defence operates the Launch the North IDEaS challenge.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · canonical program
DND names CRC's project Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development R1.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · canonical program
Derived program type: defence innovation launch-capability project.
Supports: Launch the North - Canadian Sovereign Launch Capability Development (R1) · canonical program
The DND announcement is the public program page for CRC's Launch the North selection.
Supports: DND IDEaS Launch the North grant funding event
DND announced CRC's Launch the North selection on March 16, 2026.
BDC · Jan 27, 2026
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
BDC confirms that it and Garage Capital co-led a C$6.2 million seed round in Canada Rocket Company with four additional investors.
Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary
Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary
BDC states it co-led a CAD 6.2 million seed round with Garage Capital and four other investors, announced January 27, 2026. This is a financing round distinct from DND grant funding.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
BDC confirms that it and Garage Capital co-led a C$6.2 million seed round in Canada Rocket Company with four additional investors. BDC states it co-led a CAD 6.2 million seed round with Garage Capital and four other investors, announced January 27, 2026. This is a financing round distinct from DND grant funding.
Supports: Seed investor and round co-lead relationship
BDC says it and Garage Capital co-led CRC's C$6.2 million seed round.
Supports: Seed investor and round co-lead relationship
Derived relationship summary: BDC and Garage co-led the C$6.2 million seed round, while BDC's amount, valuation and ownership percentage remain undisclosed.
Supports: Seed investor and round co-lead relationship
The Business Development Bank of Canada identifies itself as an investor in Canada Rocket Company.
Canada Rocket Company
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.e1-test-and-thrust-baseline.question
Derived reviewer question: Which E-1 thrust rating and completed component, gas-generator or full-engine test evidence defines the current propulsion baseline?
Government of Canada Open Government · Mar 27, 2026
Source type: official report
Supports: Profile · defence posture
NRC agreement 1041206 funds defence procurement and cybersecurity readiness work rather than a procurement or qualification result.
Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary
NRC agreement 1041206 funds defence procurement and cybersecurity readiness work rather than a procurement or qualification result.
Supports: NRC IRAP defence-readiness project funding event
Open Government records an agreement value of C$75,000.
Supports: NRC IRAP defence-readiness project funding event
Derived event type: NRC IRAP defence-readiness project.
Supports: NRC IRAP defence-readiness project funding event
Derived funding summary: agreement 1041206 supports defence procurement and cybersecurity readiness through February 2027 but does not establish qualification, procurement, customer interest or success.
Supports: NRC IRAP defence-readiness project funding event
The NRC IRAP agreement currency is Canadian dollars.
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · company stage
BDC Capital records a 2025 investment in Canada Rocket Company through its Seed Venture Fund.
Supports: Seed investor and round co-lead relationship
Derived atlas identity: the published Business Development Bank of Canada organization uses the stable slug bdc.
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Source type: official company product
Supports: Profile · defence posture
The Controlled Goods Program's current list includes 17457693 Canada Inc. / Canada Rocket Company with a displayed expiry of February 12, 2031.
