MARITIME LAUNCH SVCS INC - MAXQF STOCK NEWS

Leaf Space, a global leader in ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions, has signed a 10-year contract with Maritime Launch Services (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) to install and operate a ground station at Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first commercial spaceport. The ground station, expected to be fully operational by Q1 2025, will enhance Leaf Space's global network, offering improved connectivity for satellite operators, particularly for polar orbit and LEO missions.

The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is providing a $120,000 repayable contribution to Maritime Launch Services to prepare for the installation. This partnership strengthens Spaceport Nova Scotia's position as a growing hub for commercial space launch operations in North America. Leaf Space currently operates 26 antennas in 17 locations, aiming to increase network capacity without transferring costs to users.

Maritime Launch Services (MAXQF) has selected Voyager Space as the first Owner Authorized Representative for Spaceport Nova Scotia's launch support infrastructure development. This partnership, facilitated by the recent Technology Safeguard Agreement between Canada and the US, aims to accelerate the development of Canada's first commercial spaceport.

Voyager will provide comprehensive engineering, design, and fabrication support, leveraging over six decades of aerospace and defense technology experience. The collaboration will focus on analyzing launch client requirements and integrating them into the current site layout, utilizing Voyager's expertise in spaceport facility and launch support system design.

This strategic alliance positions Canada as a key competitor in the global space industry, with Spaceport Nova Scotia set to become a world-class facility.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading international launch vehicle operator to facilitate small-class orbital vehicle launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia. This agreement follows a Letter of Intent signed in 2023 and aims to boost Canada's participation in international space collaboration. The first orbital launch is planned for 2026.

Key elements of the agreement include:

• Maritime Launch Services will provide launch site infrastructure and regulatory support
• The launch operator will be responsible for the launch vehicle and specialty support equipment
• A pathfinder launch will be executed as the initial step
• Multi-year, multi-launch operations will follow under a commercial site lease model

This partnership is expected to demonstrate Spaceport Nova Scotia's capabilities and address the current demand in the satellite client marketplace.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has extended the maturity date of its outstanding convertible debentures from May 7, 2024, to December 7, 2024. The agreement includes issuing 2,250,000 common shares as an extension fee. The interest rate has increased from 9% to 10% payable in cash upon maturity, plus an additional 5% PIK interest payable in shares at a conversion rate of CDN $0.12 per share. This extension has been approved by the Company's Board and majority shareholders. The debentures, originally issued in May 2021 for CDN$ 7,500,000, have undergone multiple amendments, including interest rate changes and maturity date extensions.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) congratulates the Canadian government on concluding negotiations for a Technology Safeguard Agreement (TSA) with the United States. This treaty is a significant milestone for the Canadian space industry, particularly for launch capabilities. The TSA establishes a framework for protecting sensitive technologies and intellectual property, allowing US technology to be launched from Canadian soil.

Maritime Launch is building Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first commercial spaceport, with plans for an orbital launch in early 2026. The company sees this agreement as a major step forward for Canada's commercial space industry growth. The TSA is expected to attract international partnerships, drive technological advancements, and bring significant foreign investment to Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

Maritime Launch Services has received approval from the Province of Nova Scotia for a $30M satellite processing facility at Spaceport Nova Scotia, qualifying for up to $7.5M in reimbursements under the Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Program. The CITC aims to drive economic growth by supporting infrastructure investments. Construction is set to begin in late 2024. This facility will support satellite clients with logistics, frequency assignments, integration, and rigorous testing. The project adds to a previously approved $13.2M for other facilities at the spaceport, totaling $20.2M in qualified projects. The initiative is expected to generate high-paying jobs, enhance local supply chains, and attract international investment, boosting economic growth in rural Nova Scotia.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. has received a conditional term sheet for a $12.9 million contribution from the Government of Canada under the Strategic Innovation Fund. The funding would support the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia for a first orbital launch in 2025. The term sheet is non-binding and subject to operational and financial conditions.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. has extended the maturity date of its convertible debentures from May 7, 2024, to December 7, 2024, with an increased interest rate of 10% payable in cash and 5% in PIK interest. The company will repay $100,000 in principal face value of the debentures and issue 2,250,000 common shares in settlement of an extension fee. The extensions are subject to final agreements and Cboe Exchange approval.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (MAXQF) will provide an update at the Emerging Growth Conference on May 8, 2024. President and CEO Stephen Matier will present on Canada's first commercial spaceport project. Investors can participate in the real-time, interactive event to get insights on the company's progress.