News: MDA Space
Headlines from space publications, linked back to the original articles
- Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement European Spaceflight · 1 Nov 2026 Canadian space technology company MDA Space has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to begin work on digital antennas for the first 66 satellites of the European Union’s IRIS2 secure connectivity constellation....
- Jena-Optronik is proud to partner with MDA Space for its first ASTRO HP mission. SpaceNews · 12 Oct 2026 MDA Space, a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, space exploration and infrastructure, will utilize Jena-Optronik’s ASTRO HP star sensor on a LEO mission. This milestone underscores [...
- MDA Space buys French Earth data analytics company CLS SpaceNews · 9 Jul 2026 Canadian company MDA Space is buying a French Earth data analytics company in its second big acquisition in recent weeks, part of wave of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
- MDA Space wins contract for Radarsat replenishment satellite SpaceNews · 24 Jun 2026 MDA Space will build a radar imaging satellite for the Canadian Space Agency as the government studies options for a next-generation satellite system.
- MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon Technologies to gain foothold in U.S. market SpaceNews · 19 Jun 2026 MDA Space is buying smallsat manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) for $620 million, giving the Canadian company greater access to the lucrative U.S. government market.
- Webinar 4/29: NASA CSDA Program Vendor Focus- MDA Space NASA · 17 Apr 2026 Join us April 29 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about CSDA program vendor MDA Space.
- MDA Space and Hanwha target Korean K-LEO defense network SpaceDaily · 3 Feb 2026 Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 30, 2026 MDA Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanwha Systems to pursue collaboration on Korea's planned sovereign Low Earth Orbit K-LEO defense constellation, targeting enhanced...
- Hanwha exploring South Korean defense constellation with MDA Space and Telesat SpaceNews · 26 Jan 2026 South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Systems is partnering with Canada’s MDA Space to explore collaboration on the development of a defense satellite constellation for the Asian nation.
- MDA Space wins role in US SHIELD missile defense program SpaceDaily · 12 Jan 2026 Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 09, 2026 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) reports it has received an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Missile Defense Agency for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterpr...
- MDA Space partners with Canada defence department and Telesat to deliver next generation military satcom SpaceDaily · 1 Jan 2026 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2026 MDA Space has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Canadian Department of National Defence and satellite operator Telesat to deliver advanced military satellite communicatio...
- Canadian radar satellite contract positions MDA Space for RADARSAT replenishment role SpaceDaily · 10 Dec 2025 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2025 MDA Space has secured a $44.7 million contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada, acting for the Canadian Space Agency, to procure and deliver critical long lead parts in suppo...
- MDA Space plans C250 million senior unsecured note issue maturing 2030 SpaceDaily · 10 Dec 2025 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. has arranged a private placement of C$250 million in 7.00 percent senior unsecured notes due 2030 under an underwriting agreement. The company expects the offering to clos...
- Canada picks Telesat and MDA to study Arctic military communications constellation SpaceNews · 9 Dec 2025 Canada has contracted satellite operator Telesat and manufacturer MDA Space to explore options for a multibillion-dollar military communications network to support the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic.
- Starlab secures investment from Janus Henderson for commercial space station project SpaceDaily · 22 Nov 2025 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2025 Janus Henderson Group and Voyager Technologies have announced a strategic investment in Starlab Space to develop next-generation commercial space stations. Starlab was founded in 2021 an...
- What’s next for direct-to-device after SpaceX’s blockbuster spectrum deal SpaceNews · 1 Oct 2025 The direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity market has been completely transformed in the space of six weeks. On Aug. 1, U.S.-based EchoStar ordered 100 satellites from Canada’s MDA Space for a planned $5 billion low Earth o...
- EchoStar sells spectrum to SpaceX, cancels MDA satellite contract SpaceNews · 8 Sep 2025 EchoStar has abandoned its plans to create a direct-to-device satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, selling spectrum to SpaceX while canceling a brand-new contract with MDA Space.
- MDA Space raises SatixFy offer by 43% to counter competing bid SpaceNews · 20 May 2025 Canada’s MDA Space has increased its offer for SatixFy by 43% following a competing bid for the Israeli satellite chipmaker, bringing the total value of the deal to around US$280 million.
- MDA Space sees options for robotic arm technology should Gateway be canceled SpaceNews · 12 May 2025 The prime contractor for Canadarm3 believes that technology could be repurposed for other uses should the Gateway be canceled.
- MDA Space to Acquire Israeli SatixFy in $269 Million Deal The Launch Pad · 2 Apr 2025 MDA Space to Acquire Israeli SatixFy in $269 Million Deal
- MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production SpaceNews · 1 Apr 2025 Canada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further vertically integrate its constellation manufacturing capabilities.
- MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellation SpaceNews · 10 Feb 2025 MDA Space is building more than 50 satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-generation low Earth orbit constellation under a $768 million contract.
- Mike Greenley, MDA Space – Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews · 19 Nov 2024 In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Mike Greenley, CEO, MDA Space.
- MDA Space taps Aerospacelab for satellite components SpaceNews · 8 Jul 2024 Aerospacelab will supply more than 200 battery charge regulators for MDA’s new line of satellites
- MDA Space Secures $1B Contract from Canadian Space Agency for Lunar Gateway Robotic Arm The Launch Pad · 30 Jun 2024 MDA Space Secures $1B Contract from Canadian Space Agency for Lunar Gateway Robotic Arm
- MDA Space receives contract for next phase of lunar Gateway robotic arm development SpaceNews · 28 Jun 2024 MDA Space has received a contract from the Canadian Space Agency worth $1 billion Canadian ($730 million) for the next phase of development of a robotic arm system for the lunar Gateway.
- MDA Space & The Exploration Company Join Starlab Space Station The Launch Pad · 30 May 2024 MDA Space & The Exploration Company Join Starlab Space Station
- MDA Space joins Starlab Space commercial space station venture SpaceNews · 29 May 2024 Canadian company MDA Space will join the Starlab Space joint venture developing a commercial space station, providing its space robotics capabilities and expanding the international scope of the partnership.
- Canada extends MDA Space’s ISS robotics contract to 2030 SpaceNews · 18 Apr 2024 The Canadian Space Agency has awarded MDA Space a contract extension worth around $182 million to continue supporting robotics operations on the International Space Station until 2030.