Ottawa space firm Mission Control raises $10M and plans to hire 35 people
Mission Control Space Services, based in Little Italy, closed a $10 million funding round and will add at least 35 jobs over the next six to eight months as it builds its first lunar rover prototype.
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An Ottawa space firm has closed a $10 million funding round and plans to hire at least 35 people over the next six to eight months as it builds its first lunar rover.
Mission Control Space Services, based in Little Italy, raised the money through a mix of equity and debt financing led by GreenSky Ventures of Toronto, the Ottawa Business Journal reported on November 11, 2026. The company currently employs 50 people and expects to grow to around 85 once the new hires are in place.
What the company is building
Mission Control is building a lunar utility vehicle weighing 2,000 kilograms and made from aluminum, stainless steel and composites. The vehicle is designed to carry cargo and life-support systems for astronauts on the surface of the Moon. Chief executive Ewan Reid told the Ottawa Business Journal: "We've done something like 36 projects related to the moon. We've done all these different pieces. The one thing we hadn't done is actually build a rover."
The first prototype is expected to be ready for testing at its Ottawa facility by the first quarter of 2027.
The contract it is pursuing
Mission Control is competing with other Canadian firms for a contract with the Canadian Space Agency to deliver a lunar rover by 2031. Reid described the new funding as a "big boost" that will help the company "accelerate into the ability to execute."
The company recently doubled its space in Little Italy to 15,000 square feet, the Ottawa Business Journal reported. It also opened a second facility in St. Marys, Ontario, for prototyping and testing.
Ottawa jobs
The planned 35 hires over six to eight months represent a 70 percent increase above the company's current headcount of 50, by the figures the Ottawa Business Journal reported.
Reid told the outlet that federal moves toward faster space initiatives were among the most encouraging signs for the company's work: "That is the most encouraging thing."
Ottawa residents interested in working in the technology sector can follow Mission Control Space Services for hiring updates as it hires over the coming months. More Ottawa news is at /on/ottawa-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
How much money did Mission Control Space Services raise?
Mission Control Space Services raised $10 million in a funding round led by GreenSky Ventures, a Toronto-based firm. The Ottawa Business Journal reported the round on November 11, 2026, and described it as a mix of equity and debt financing, without specifying the exact split between the two.
How many jobs will Mission Control Space Services create in Ottawa?
Mission Control Space Services plans to hire at least 35 people over the next six to eight months, according to the Ottawa Business Journal. The company currently employs 50 people at its headquarters in Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood, growing to around 85 employees once those hires are in place.
What is Mission Control Space Services building?
Mission Control Space Services is building a lunar rover, described as a utility vehicle that weighs 2,000 kilograms and is built from aluminum, stainless steel and composites. It is designed to carry cargo and life-support systems for astronauts on the surface of the Moon. The company expects its first prototype to be ready for testing by the first quarter of 2027.
What is the Canadian Space Agency contract Mission Control is pursuing?
Mission Control Space Services is competing with other Canadian firms for a contract with the Canadian Space Agency to have a lunar rover ready for delivery by 2031. Chief executive Ewan Reid told the Ottawa Business Journal that the new funding will help the company accelerate its ability to execute on that timeline.
Where is Mission Control Space Services based in Ottawa?
Mission Control Space Services is headquartered in Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood. The Ottawa Business Journal reported that the company recently doubled its space to almost 15,000 square feet. It also opened a second facility in St. Marys, Ontario, for prototyping and testing.
Who led the Mission Control Space Services funding round?
GreenSky Ventures, a Toronto-based investment firm, led the $10 million funding round alongside Scotiabank, according to the company's own October 14, 2026 announcement. The Ottawa Business Journal reported the round on November 11, 2026, naming GreenSky Ventures as the lead investor.
What did Mission Control Space Services do before building rovers?
Mission Control Space Services was founded in 2015 and focused on software development for space robotics operations. Chief executive Ewan Reid told the Ottawa Business Journal the company has completed 'something like 36 projects related to the Moon.' Building a full rover is the next step, moving from software and operations into manufacturing.
How can Ottawa residents follow the company's progress?
Mission Control Space Services is an Ottawa employer adding jobs in the city. Residents interested in working there can follow the company's hiring news. The first rover prototype is expected to be ready for testing in Ottawa by Q1 2027, with a potential Canadian Space Agency delivery date of 2031.
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