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Maritime Launch Appoints Melissa Quinn

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ) (OTCQB: MAXQF) has officially announced the appointment of Melissa Quinn as Vice President of Spaceport Operations, a significant move aimed at strengthening Canada's readiness for orbital launches at Spaceport Nova Scotia. This strategic appointment comes as the company ramps up efforts to develop and operationalize the first orbital launch site in Canada.

Melissa Quinn, who transitions to Maritime Launch from MDA Space, brings with her over a decade of expertise in international spaceport operations and commercial launch leadership. In her new role, she is tasked with building out the spaceport operations team and ensuring the readiness of the facility as it progresses from mere development to full operational capability. The focus will be on maintaining high safety standards, ensuring licensing compliance, and fostering sustainable launch practices.

"Melissa brings exactly the kind of operational leadership and global experience needed at this stage of our journey," stated Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch. He emphasized that Quinn's extensive background, including her tenure as Head of Spaceport at Spaceport Cornwall in the UK, makes her the ideal leader to ensure the success of upcoming orbital missions from Nova Scotia. While at Spaceport Cornwall, she was instrumental in executing the UK's first licensed orbital launch attempt, showcasing her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and engage deeply with local communities.

Quinn’s career is marked by her commitment to building multidisciplinary teams and aligning diverse stakeholders around the mission of safe, responsible launch operations. She has been recognized for her dedication to ensuring that space technology delivers tangible benefits to society, notably in areas such as economic development and environmental sustainability.

In her new role, she will operate from Nova Scotia and will engage closely with local regulators and community partners. She plans to bring the principles of rigorous safety, sustainability practices, and genuine community engagement that proved successful in Cornwall to her new position at Spaceport Nova Scotia.

"The successful delivery of spaceport facilities is fundamental to achieving a safe and historic launch," stated Quinn. "At Cornwall, that success was built on rigorous safety standards, meaningful sustainability practices, and genuine community engagement. I am excited to bring those same principles to Spaceport Nova Scotia and to help position this orbital launch site as a world-class launch location that benefits Nova Scotia, Canada, and the global space sector."

Quinn is motivated by the broader impacts of space initiatives and recognizes the role of space technology in improving life on Earth. From advanced communications to climate monitoring, she believes in the potential of space activities to drive economic opportunity and innovation. With Nova Scotia positioned to play a pivotal role in the global launch sector, she is enthusiastic about contributing to its future.

Spaceport Nova Scotia is being developed as a dual-use facility that caters to both commercial and government missions. This dual-purpose is essential for providing sovereign launch capabilities, reinforcing national resilience, and supporting Canada’s broader objectives in space and security, all while promoting transparency and collaboration with local Mi'kmaq communities.

Maritime Launch Services, a Canadian-owned entity based in Nova Scotia, is paving the way with its innovative developments at Spaceport Nova Scotia. The facility is designed to provide satellite launch services for both domestic and international clients across the global commercial space market, marking it as Canada’s first commercial orbital launch complex, allowing vehicles to deploy satellites into low Earth orbit effectively.

For more information about Maritime Launch and Spaceport Nova Scotia, you can visit their website at www.maritimelaunch.com.