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Reaction Dynamics

Quebec rocket company working to give Canada its own orbital launch. Its Aurora rocket targets a first orbital flight from Canada in late 2028, and a larger Borealis rocket is planned for 2031.

Products, by altitude

Launch · From the pad to orbit

  • In development

    Aurora

    Small rocket meant to launch satellites from Canada

  • Announced

    Borealis

    Planned Canadian rocket carrying 6 tonnes to orbit

Government awards

DateAgencyProgramAmount
Mar 2026Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (IDEaS)Launch the North, Responsive Light-Lift stream Phase 1 (initial tranche)CAD 8.3M⁠1

Milestones

  • Oct 2026 Unveiled the Borealis medium-lift rocket and said it has about 50 million Canadian dollars in private and public commitments since founding. Company statement⁠2

Sources

  1. Reaction DynamicsMar 16, 2026
  2. Reaction DynamicsOct 20, 2026

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