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 facing supply chain delays on the Globalstar customer program and its CHORUS constellation.
MDA Space's adjusted net income for Q3 2025 was $46.1 million, a 33% increase year-over-year, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.35, up 25%.
MDA Space's Satellite Systems business drove revenue growth in the third quarter.
MDA Space reported third quarter revenue of 410 million Canadian dollars ($292 million), up 45% year-over-year.
EchoStar canceled its contract with MDA Space to build a direct-to-device constellation.
MDA Space is also building a next-generation constellation for Globalstar's direct-to-device operations.
MDA Space's first contract with Globalstar, signed in 2022, is for supplying 17 satellites to replenish Globalstar's constellation and is facing delays.
MDA Space reaffirmed its full year revenue outlook between CA$1.57 billion to CA$1.63 billion ($1.12 billion to $1.16 billion), marking an approximate 48% growth at the midpoint.
EchoStar opted to sell its spectrum licenses to SpaceX instead of proceeding with the contract with MDA Space.
As of Q3 2025, MDA Space has nine spacecraft on the shop floor in its Montreal facility, with delivery now expected in early 2026 due to supply chain delays.
MDA Space's future opportunities pipeline is estimated to be around $20 billion over the next five years, with $13 billion in satellite systems.
MDA Space reported revenues of $409.8 million in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 45.1% increase year-over-year.
MDA Space has liquidated damages clauses with its suppliers concerning the Globalstar contract.
Globalstar is entitled to liquidated damages from MDA Space due to the delivery delay, but the amount has not been disclosed.
Globalstar ordered 17 satellites from MDA Space in February 2022, with MDA subcontracting Rocket Lab to provide the satellite buses.
MDA Space is delayed in delivering Globalstar’s constellation refresh, pushing the first launch to 2026.
Globalstar expects MDA Space to deliver the satellites in early 2026, later than specified in the procurement contract.
MDA will become a shareholder of MLS through this investment.
MDA Space made a $10 million investment in Maritime Launch Services to support potential growth.
Mike Greenley is the CEO of MDA Space.