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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MDA Space is a commercial satellite manufacturer known for contributing the Canadarm robotic arm to the International Space Station.
MDA Space’s Satellite Systems revenue in 2025 derived from contracts for Low-Earth Orbit constellations for Globalstar and Telesat Lightspeed.
MDA Space posted CA$1.63 billion (US$1.19 billion) in annual revenue for fiscal year 2025.
MDA Space operates three divisions: Geointelligence, Robotics and Space Operations, and Satellite Systems.
MDA Space reported a pipeline of $40 billion, with $10 billion representing government down-selects or follow-on opportunities.
MDA Space’s fiscal year 2025 revenue represented a 51% year-over-year increase.
MDA Space expects to deliver a small number of Telesat Lightspeed satellites in 2026 with deliveries ramping up in 2027.
MDA Space Ltd.’s year-end backlog for fiscal year 2025 was $4.0 billion.
MDA Space operates the RADARSAT-2 synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite.
The EchoStar contract was terminated in late 2025 and reduced MDA Space’s immediate backlog.
MDA Space expects Globalstar and Telesat production to reach maximum throughput by 2027.
MDA Space is tracking toward the revised timeline for Globalstar and plans deliveries in 2025 for Globalstar’s 17-satellite update.
MDA Space launched a wholly-owned subsidiary named 49North in February 2026.
MDA Space received an award with the Canadian government in late 2025 to deliver military satellite communications capabilities.
MDA Space projects that 90% of its 2026 revenue outlook is supported by its backlog.
MDA Space Ltd. recorded adjusted EBITDA of $324 million for fiscal year 2025, a 49% increase over 2024, with a 19.8% adjusted EBITDA margin.
MDA Space opened 49 North, a subsidiary for defense contracting, in 2025.
MDA Space Ltd. reported fiscal year 2025 revenue of $1.63 billion CAD, a 51% year-over-year increase.
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded the SHIELD program in January 2026, which contributed to growth in MDA Space’s defense and intelligence pipeline.
MDA Space ended fiscal year 2025 with a backlog of CA$4 billion (US$2.9 billion), a 10% contraction year-over-year.