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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Hanwha Systems and MDA Space will explore opportunities related to MDA’s AURORA software-defined digital satellites under their MOU.
MDA AURORA is a software-defined digital satellite platform developed by MDA Space.
In December 2024 Canada’s Defence Investment Agency selected Telesat and MDA Space to deliver a multi-frequency Arctic milsatcom capability as part of ESCPP.
Early proposed cuts to the Gateway program are no longer in process, providing a secure pathway for at least the next fiscal year for MDA Space’s Canadarm3 and related Canadian space contracts for industry.
Many component parts of MDA Space can trace their origins back to the CTS program.
The history of the manufacturing business includes names such as Philco, Ford-Philco, Ford Aerospace, and Space Systems/Loral, which was acquired by MDA in 2012.
MDA Space has no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements except as required by law.
MDA Space is eligible to bid on future tasks and service orders under the SHIELD program.
MDA Space's qualification to bid on future SHIELD tasks and programs falls under forward-looking statements governed by applicable securities laws.
MDA Space is the first Canadian company to be added as a contractor for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
MDA Space has been contracted for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program.
Under the agreement, MDA Space and Telesat will collaborate on the development and demonstration of next-generation communications services that can deliver low-latency data links, improved bandwidth, and enhanced resilience against interference and disruption.
MDA Space and Telesat are partnering to provide secure, resilient, and high-capacity satellite communications by integrating MDA Space spacecraft and systems expertise with Telesat's low Earth orbit satellite network.
The Canadian Space Agency selected Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control in July 2025 to conduct initial technology studies for a Lunar Utility Rover and the three companies will split $14.6 million in funding for 18-month studies.
The inclusion of firms such as Applied Energetics and Sidus Space in the SHIELD contract demonstrates the MDA’s intent to avoid single-vendor bottlenecks.
EchoStar terminated a $1.3 billion contract with MDA Space, canceling plans for its own standalone low Earth orbit constellation.
MDA Space performed an autonomous lunar logistics demonstration at the Canadian Space Agency analog site for the Lunar Utility Rover.
Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space, selected 'Whatever It Takes' by Imagine Dragons for Spotify Wrapped in Space 2025.
The Lunar Utility Vehicle is currently in the technology study phase with Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control working on technology studies for the CSA.
A strategic partnership agreement has been formed among the Government of Canada, Telesat Corporation, and MDA Space to develop and deliver a multi-frequency Arctic military satellite communications capability to the Canadian Armed Forces.