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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Canada's involvement in Artemis 2 is principally due to funding for MDA Space’s Canadarm3 robotic arm for the future Gateway space station.
Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded a contract to MDA Space valued at $44.7 million to procure and deliver critical long lead parts for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission replenishment satellite development.
The MDA's selection of Trace Systems for the SHIELD IDIQ indicates a shift in procurement strategy toward funding Tier 2 and Tier 3 integrators.
MDA Space plans to use the net proceeds from the note sale to refinance outstanding debt under the amended credit agreement.
The $66.2 million NAVAIR prime contract and inclusion on the $151 billion MDA SHIELD IDIQ signifies SSI's transition to unrestricted 'Full and Open' prime competition.
The Government of Canada plans to award MDA Space the full contract in 2026 to build, test, and launch an additional radar imaging satellite, pending final approvals and contract finalization.
MDA Space is one of three companies selected for the concept study phase for the future SAR system.
The MDA Space study focuses on a modern, resilient radar satellite architecture aimed at meeting the growing demand for space-based Earth observation data from Canadian government users, industry, and communities.
MDA Space received a $747,000 concept study contract to support planning for a future synthetic aperture radar system.
The existing RCM satellites, designed and built by MDA Space, provide radar imagery that supports maritime surveillance, ecosystem monitoring, and emergency management services.
MDA Space will file a copy of the amended and restated credit agreement with the relevant securities commission, which will be accessible on the company’s profile on the SEDAR+ system.
MDA Space subsidiary Neptune Operations Ltd. entered into a second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on November 25, 2025, with The Bank of Nova Scotia and a syndicate of lenders.
Telesat and MDA Space will collaborate on the ESCP-P project.
MDA Space announced that Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy will apply to ESCP-P, ensuring high-value job creation in Canada.
Telesat and MDA Space are working with Canada’s government to deliver a multi-frequency Arctic military satellite communications capability under a strategic partnership agreement.
Canada has awarded an initial $2.9 million contract to Telesat in conjunction with MDA Space to conduct engineering and options analysis work.
The government awarded an initial contract to Telesat and MDA for the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project - Polar (ESCP-P).
MDA Space is one of three companies selected for the concept study contract.
MDA Space won a $44.7 million CAD contract from the Canadian government to supply parts for a new RADARSAT EO satellite.
MDA Space has been awarded a contract for $747,000 to deliver a concept study for a modern, resilient radar satellite system.