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MDA Space Canada

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MDA Space, headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, is a global space technology company and a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. As a robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence pioneer, MDA Space specializes in communication satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. They are known for developing the Canadarm series and contribute to missions with partners like NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). MDA Space's activities span space robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence.

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History · 1 eventApr 8, 2020 · Maxar sells MDA (Canada) to Northern Private Capital consortium
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MDA Space told investors that Canadarm3 remains active under a Canadian Space Agency contract.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.5Apr 1, 2026The long wait ends for Jeremy Hansen as he leads Canada to the Moon during an Artemis overhaul

Canadian Space Agency awarded MDA Space a $1 billion contract in June 2024 to design Canadarm3.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 5.0Apr 1, 2026The long wait ends for Jeremy Hansen as he leads Canada to the Moon during an Artemis overhaul

MDA Space said Canadarm3 is at a good stage in the design process to be adapted for other uses if required.

CapabilityPlanValue 2.8Mar 30, 2026One week after Lunar Gateway paused, CSA says it’s ready as Artemis evolves

The Lunar Utility Vehicle program has preparatory contracts with MDA Space, Canadensys Aerospace, and Mission Control ahead of prime contractor selection.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Mar 30, 2026One week after Lunar Gateway paused, CSA says it’s ready as Artemis evolves

The Canadian Space Agency’s Canadarm3 contract with MDA Space remains ongoing.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 30, 2026One week after Lunar Gateway paused, CSA says it’s ready as Artemis evolves

MDA Space’s Canadarm3 is funded by the Canadian Space Agency in exchange for Artemis seats and science on NASA missions.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Mar 27, 2026ISS astronaut calls University of British Columbia to talk about geese, geckos and US space program

MDA Space says Canadarm3 can be repurposed for lunar surface activities while it is in the design phase.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.4Mar 27, 2026ISS astronaut calls University of British Columbia to talk about geese, geckos and US space program

Mission Control is one of three consortia bidding for the final Lunar Utility Vehicle contract, alongside Canadensys Aerospace and MDA Space.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.3Mar 25, 2026Kinova joins Mission Control-led consortium for Canadian Lunar Utility Vehicle bid

MDA Space was reportedly among the potential acquirers of York Space Systems in the auction process.

RelationshipsValue 2.2Mar 25, 2026The Fork in the Cap Table

Mike Greenley is the chief executive of MDA Space.

GovernanceValue 4.0Mar 25, 2026MDA Space CEO on Telesat Lightspeed & Globalstar’s two constellation orders, and an MNO-pleasing ‘neutral host’ constellation idea

There are three Canadian companies developing Lunar Utility Vehicle concepts for the Canadian Space Agency: Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, Mission Control, and MDA Space.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.6Mar 24, 2026NASA unveils new Moon base plans, pauses Lunar Gateway

Canada’s Canadarm3 robotic arm for Gateway is being built by MDA Space.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 24, 2026NASA Priorities Get a Major Makeover

Canada’s Canadarm3 project will continue as a Canadian Space Agency program with MDA Space as the developer.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.2Mar 24, 2026NASA unveils new Moon base plans, pauses Lunar Gateway

MDA Space sold 9.8 million common shares in its U.S. initial public offering at US$30.50 per share.

FinancialRelationshipsValue 5.0Mar 23, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 2)

The Defence Investment Agency awarded MDA Space a $32 million contract on March 18 to build and operate three Ground-Based Optical observatories.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 4.7Mar 23, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 2)

MDA Space raised US$300 million in its New York Stock Exchange initial public offering and is trading as NYSE: MDA.

FinancialGeneralValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 2)

MDA Space’s three Ground-Based Optical observatories are scheduled to be operational by 2028 in Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 2)

Melissa Quinn is the VP of Spaceport Operations at MDA Space & Maritime Launch.

GovernanceValue 3.2Mar 23, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 2)

MDA Space’s Ground-Based Optical observatories will work alongside Canada’s Sapphire military satellite to provide 24/7 space domain awareness.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 2)

MDA Space is building the first 156 Telesat Lightspeed satellites.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 21, 2026Telesat’s Lightspeed should outperform, helped by Trump and Carney
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