Strategic Advisory Board Announced by Maritime Launch
The company developing Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first commercial spaceport, has introduced the members of its Strategic Advisory Board.
“As we continue construction of Spaceport Nova Scotia, our team at Maritime Launch will leverage our advisors’ unique experience as we build a world-class, commercial spaceport."
Stephen Matier, president and CEO of Maritime Launch.
The Strategic Advisory Board is comprised of individuals with unique leadership experience that will help guide the Company’s success throughout construction and operations of Spaceport Nova Scotia. Stephen Matier, president and CEO of Maritime Launch.
“Maritime Launch is thrilled to leverage the expertise of these exceptional leaders - each one bringing a wealth of experience and decades of leadership to the table,” said Stephen Matier, president and CEO of Maritime Launch. “As we continue construction of Spaceport Nova Scotia, our team at Maritime Launch will leverage our advisors’ unique experience as we build a world-class, commercial spaceport that will ensure Nova Scotia, and indeed all of Canada, is uniquely positioned in the global space industry while creating economic opportunity and inclusive jobs here at home.”
Strategic Advisory Board will Support Canada's Position in the Space Economy
Each of the members of the Strategic Advisory Board are passionate about growing Canada’s space sector and will support Maritime Launch in establishing Canada as a leader and a key competitor in the global space economy.
The Advisory Board will be chaired by Sarah McLean, Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Maritime Launch. Membership consists of senior Canadian and international leaders with diverse expertise in key areas and sectors including international space industry and technology development; space law; construction management; international, federal and provincial public service and private sector experience; Indigenous law, culture, and leadership.
Members of the Strategic Advisory Board include:
Sarah McLean, Chair - Sarah McLean, VP, Communications and Corporate Affairs for Maritime Launch
Hon. Stephen McNeil - Former Premier of Nova Scotia
Donna Lawler – Principal at Azimuth Advisory, Space Law Specialists
Regional Chief Paul (PJ) Prosper – Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, Nova Scotia
Cory Bell – President and CEO of Lindsay Construction
Colonel Lee Rosen, US Air Force, Ret. – Co-Founder and President of Think Orbital Inc.
Spaceport Nova Scotia will offer the global satellite market the largest range of the preferred launch inclinations on the continent. Located near Canso, Nova Scotia, Spaceport Nova Scotia will be the only dedicated commercial launch site in North America.
(Source: Maritime Launch news release. Image from file)