Tall rocket on concrete ground with words "nordspace."NordSpace is preparing to launch its six-metre tall Taiga rocket in St. Lawrence, N.L. (Peter Cowan/CBC)

After several delays through August, the launch of Canada’s first-ever commercial rocket is back on the radar, and could take place on Newfoundland’s south coast on Monday. 

NordSpace is making a renewed attempt to launch its single-engine rocket, Taiga, in St. Lawrence. It’s a six-metre tall rocket created using 3D-printed metal.

“Launch crews have completed setup and are awaiting permissible launch conditions,” the company said in a social media post on Monday at 5:30 a.m.. NT.

The company said Monday’s weather forecast means the launch won’t likely happen in the morning, and there was only a 30 per cent chance a better window would open between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

NordSpace said it’s more optimistic that Tuesday and Thursday will give the team better odds.

“Launch crews remain in a constant ready position for launch with setup commencing daily at 02:30 NDT, including on days forecasted to be unfavourable. Launch crews are currently conducting standard full system tests,” the company said.

NordSpace attempted several launches in late August, and was 58 seconds away from takeoff when an ignition issue occurred and the mission scrubbed.

The launch — when it does happen — will be suborbital, meaning the rocket won’t orbit Earth and will only be in the air for about a minute before it splashes into the Atlantic Ocean.

Speaking with CBC News in January, CEO Rahul Goel  said St. Lawrence serves as a top location for a commercial space launch because of its ideal position to achieve the right orbital inclinations.

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