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’s full-year 2025 revenue of CA$1.63 billion was at the upper end of its prior guidance range of CA$1.5 billion to CA$1.65 billion.
MDA Space Ltd.’s Satellite Systems division is executing on large-scale Low Earth Orbit constellations including Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar.
MDA Space’s Satellite Systems division increased 85.5% to CA$1.1 billion (US$800 million) in fiscal year 2025.
MDA Space reported adjusted net income of CA$190 million (US$139 million) for fiscal year 2025, up 71% year-over-year.
MDA Space projects a CA$40 billion (US$29 billion) pipeline of future opportunities over the next five years.
MDA Space projected 2026 revenues between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion.
MDA Space expects capital expenditures of $225 million to $275 million to support the ramp-up of the Telesat Lightspeed production line at its Montreal facility.
EchoStar canceled a $1.3 billion contract with MDA Space for a dedicated Direct-to-Device (D2D) constellation.
MDA Space can leverage Canada’s SAFE exemption to embed its Earth observation data and orbital robotic arms into joint European defense projects.
Starlab Space’s global team includes Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services.
Manufacturer MDA Space completed a 180,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to build Telesat satellites at the start of 2026.
Lochana Ponnambalam is Program Manager for Mission Operations at MDA Space and leads the Mission Operations team for Canadarm3.
Voyager Technologies is a joint venture partner in the Starlab Space commercial space station program alongside Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services.
MDA Space launched 49North as a new subsidiary exclusively for defense services.
MDA Space has provided sustainment for CP-140 imaging radar systems.
MDA Space Ltd. launched 49North, a wholly-owned subsidiary, on February 19, 2026.
MDA Space operates the RADARSAT-2 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite.
MDA Space is seeking new international hires to meet demand for expanding Canadian space and defense programs.
MDA Space created a new subsidiary called 49North.
MDA Space has supported mini-UAV platforms for the Canadian Armed Forces.