The high-stakes race to get Canadian rockets into orbit

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Canada is the only G7 country without space launch capabilities and it may soon lose its main ride into orbit with SpaceX planning to phase out the Falcon 9. CBC’s Abby Hughes looks at the high-stakes race to build homegrown rockets and secure the nation’s space sovereignty. #space #canada #news The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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