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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Joe Armstrong reports directly to MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley.
MDA Space has approximately a half-century of engineering experience that underpins the creation of 49North.
MDA Space was selected for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion SHIELD program in January 2026.
MDA Space remains focused on orbital infrastructure and geointelligence while 49North serves terrestrial defense roles.
Mike Greenley is CEO of MDA Space.
49North will build on MDA Space’s experience as a prime contractor and defense supplier, including sustainment of the Kingston Class Mine Warfare System.
MDA Space was named to an indefinite contract from the United States Missile Defense Agency to support the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program.
MDA Space develops technology for civil space missions such as Canadarm, a robotic arm used on the International Space Station.
MDA Space is benefiting from increased defense demand from allied European countries.
MDA Space has provided submarine training systems for the Canadian Armed Forces.
MDA Space named Joe Armstrong as 49North’s first president.
MDA Space intends for its expanded prime capabilities to compete with global defense companies such as Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems for domestic contracts.
MDA Space reorganized its corporate architecture to create 49North and expand from a specialized space firm to a broad-spectrum defense prime.
49North will leverage MDA Space’s technical heritage from programs such as the U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD selection.
MDA Space intends 49North to enhance domestic industrial capacity and investment and to deliver disciplined execution to support Canada’s sovereignty, security, and trusted allied partnerships.
Maritime Launch Services and MDA Space are identified as Canadian entities involved in national sovereign launch efforts.
MDA Space was added to the MDA SHIELD program earlier this year.
The ESCP program is structured as a partnership between MDA, Telesat, and the customer to collaboratively design polar communications requirements rather than as a traditional put-it-out-to-tender contract.
The MOU between MDA Space and Hanwha Systems is an initial step toward expanding Korea's space-based defense capabilities in partnership with an international satellite prime.
MDA Space identified market, technical, and programmatic uncertainties in its regulatory disclosures that could affect future results and project execution.