NorthStar Earth & Space to Merge with Viking Acquisition Corp
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MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- NorthStar Earth & Space Inc., a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA), is set to merge with Viking Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in a deal expected to close on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Upon completion, the combined entity will operate as NorthStar Earth & Space Enterprises, Inc. The company will transfer its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to NYSE American, where its common shares and public warrants will begin trading under the symbols “NSTR” and “NSTR.WS,” respectively, effective Thursday, October 1, 2026.
NorthStar’s precise information services identify and anticipate the position of space objects, enhancing spaceflight safety. The company is the first commercial service to deliver space-based SSA and SDA capabilities on an international scale. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, a European headquarters in Luxembourg, and a dedicated US operation in New York, NorthStar addresses the ever-growing threat of space collisions as a major contribution to empowering humanity to preserve our planet.
The business combination is part of Viking’s strategy to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Viking is sponsored by KingsRock Advisors, LLC, an independent global advisory firm, with securities offered by KingsRock Securities, LLC, a FINRA member firm and SIPC.
This transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The combined company aims to leverage NorthStar’s advanced data analytics services and Viking’s SPAC structure to drive growth and innovation in the space industry.
NorthStar’s management believes that the combination will significantly enhance the company’s position in the market. The company’s forward-looking statements indicate that the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination include expanded market reach, increased financial resources, and enhanced operational capabilities. However, the release notes that these statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the ability to successfully consummate the Business Combination and other related transactions.
The definitive proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC on August 12, 2026, as amended, provides additional details on the transaction and the risks associated with it. Investors are encouraged to review this document for a comprehensive understanding of the potential outcomes and risks involved.