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MDA Space Canada

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Brampton, Ontario, United States
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MDA Space is benefiting from increased defense demand from allied European countries.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 19, 2026Latest News

Mike Greenley is CEO of MDA Space.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GovernanceFeb 19, 2026MDA Space launches 49North to capture billions in Canadian defence contracts

MDA Space remains focused on orbital infrastructure and geointelligence while 49North serves terrestrial defense roles.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 19, 2026MDA Space Establishes 49North to Secure Multi-Billion Canadian Defense Pipeline

MDA Space has approximately a half-century of engineering experience that underpins the creation of 49North.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 19, 2026MDA Space launches 49North to capture billions in Canadian defence contracts

MDA Space has provided submarine training systems for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 19, 2026Latest News

MDA Space has supported mini-UAV platforms for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 19, 2026Latest News

MDA Space was added to the MDA SHIELD program earlier this year.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 13, 2026Telesat Government Solutions wins spot on U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract

NASA, MDA Space, and DARPA considered orbital refueling schemes in past decades.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 10, 2026Spaceium Tests Robot Gas Attendant Piece in Orbit

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.

Mentioned as: MDAOrg RelationshipFeb 4, 2026Operational resilience is the new gold standard in defence SatCom

MDA is developing software-defined satellites to enable in-orbit modification of payload behavior and is a partner in the ESCP (Enhanced Satellite Communication Project – Polar) program with Telesat and a customer in a collaborative design partnership.

Mentioned as: MDATechnical ProductFeb 4, 2026Operational resilience is the new gold standard in defence SatCom

The GSOA webinar “Securing the Future: Satellite Communications for Defence & Security” was moderated by Paul Wells of the UK Ministry of Defence and included panelists from ST Engineering iDirect, SES, MDA Space, and Global Invacom.

Mentioned as: MDA SpaceTechnical ProductFeb 4, 2026Operational resilience is the new gold standard in defence SatCom

MDA Space's AURORA architecture is positioned as a dual-use satellite solution capable of supporting both commercial and government customers with adaptable payload configurations and in-orbit reconfigurability.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

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.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

MDA Space focuses on communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space infrastructure and employs several thousand space professionals.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

MDA Space is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative GeneralFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

MDA Space highlights a heritage in robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence across more than 450 missions over more than five decades.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

MDA Space and Hanwha Systems plan to assess constellation design options to maximize operational efficiency and scalability, including future growth in capacity and services.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

MDA Space identified market, technical, and programmatic uncertainties in its regulatory disclosures that could affect future results and project execution.

Mentioned as: mda spaceNarrative LegalFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

MDA Space and Hanwha Systems signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate how the AURORA platform's flexible, software-defined architecture can respond to evolving mission profiles and operational requirements in Korea's defense environment.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network

The collaboration between Hanwha Systems and MDA Space aims to enable robust, scalable satellite solutions for the K-LEO defense program.

Mentioned as: mda spaceTechnical ProductFeb 2, 2026Companies Collaborate to Pursue Korean Military Constellation Program
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