TKMS and Isar Aerospace agreed on an industrial cooperation project to establish a sovereign Canadian Space Launch capability. The collaboration will be focused on solving one of the biggest bottlenecks for space-based capabilities: launch capacity.
Based on Isar Aerospace’s approach to offer scalable launch for small and medium satellites as well as satellite constellations, this collaboration is positioned to serve as an integral contribution to TKMS's bid for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The focus is on developing a secure space launch infrastructure while also enabling integration with the national space ecosystem.
“Through cooperating with Isar Aerospace, TKMS is underlining its ambition to successfully cover all domains of modern naval warfare,” said Tobias Würtz, Senior Vice President Industrial Cooperation at TKMS. “Our partnership combines global submarine program experience with space launch expertise, supporting sovereign capability and long-term operational superiority for Canada and other partner nations.”
Stella Guillen, Chief Commercial Officer Isar Aerospace, says: “True sovereignty in space requires more than just owning satellites; it requires the capability to launch them. As part of the collaboration, Isar Aerospace stands ready to provide the technology, the scale, and the industrial resolve to ensure that sovereign nations can command the high ground – today and in the future.”
“TKMS and Isar Aerospace are jointly making a significant investment in building a Canadian Space launch complex, with the potential to generate more than Can$10 billion in domestic value creation given the significant market growth for future space launches. The overall economic and strategic value of this project is underscored by additional political backing from the German government,” said Thomas Keupp, Chief Sales Officer at TKMS.
Isar Aerospace will set up a local Canadian entity that partners with Canadian Small and Medium Businesses to build a sovereign Canadian satellite launch capability. This will create sustainable high-skilled jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada and drive regional economic growth.