Today, we're proud to announce the public launch of NordSpace Ventures with our strategic investment in Wyvern (
@WyvernSpace), our venture capital and investment division focused on accelerating mission-aligned Canadian space, defence, and dual-use technology companies. Wyvern is an Edmonton-based Canadian space data company operating the world's highest resolution commercial hyperspectral imaging constellation.
NordSpace Ventures represents a new model for the Canadian space industry, one in which a vertically integrated launch and space systems company also invests directly in the strategic partners and mission-critical technology providers that together form the backbone of a sovereign Canadian space ecosystem.
"The vision has always been end-to-end," said Rahul Goel, CEO and Founder of NordSpace. "Wyvern's hyperspectral capabilities are exactly the kind of Canadian technology that should one day fly on a Canadian rocket, launched from a Canadian spaceport, serving Canadian and allied needs. That is what true sovereignty looks like. This is about more than financial returns. It is about ensuring that the technologies Canada needs for true sovereignty are developed, owned, and scaled here at home."
NordSpace Ventures draws on our unique position as Canada's only end-to-end space missions company to offer portfolio companies far more than investment. Companies gain access to our growing advanced manufacturing and space systems testing facilities such as our Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab (AMA Lab) and Space Systems Lab (SSL); open-air testing at our Canadian Space Research Range (CSRR); and launch services from the Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX).
Wyvern operates the Dragonette constellation, currently the only commercial constellation delivering 5.3-metre resolution hyperspectral imagery from low Earth orbit. The company serves customers across defence, agriculture, forestry, mining, energy, and environmental monitoring on every continent. Wyvern also has its next generation constellation, Rosette, under rapid development enabling high resolution and precision hyperspectral capabilities extending into the shortwave infrared (SWIR) region.
"We are thrilled to have NordSpace as a strategic investor and partner," said Christopher Robson, Co-Founder and CEO of Wyvern, "NordSpace's vision for a fully sovereign Canadian space ecosystem aligns perfectly with what we are building at Wyvern. Their investment is a strong signal that Canadian companies are stepping up to support one another, and that the infrastructure to launch, operate, and scale Canadian space missions is being built right here at home."
NordSpace Ventures will announce additional portfolio companies in the months ahead. We will present our capabilities among several other Canadian institutions at the Canadian Space Launch Conference on May 5, 2026 in Ottawa.
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