Insights
MDA SKYMAKER™ in the Making
By MDA Space - August 15, 2025
As the space industry continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, MDA Space is at the forefront of innovation. Through our peerless experience in space robotics and ongoing robotics systems product development, we’ve been designing and testing modular and scalable space robotics systems, derived from iconic Canadarm technology, to support a wide range of space missions. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions for space exploration and infrastructure, and MDA SKYMAKER™, our suite of commercial robotic products and services, is a prime example of this effort.
MDA SKYMAKER™ in the Making
By MDA Space - August 15, 2025
RoboticsAs the space industry continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, MDA Space is at the forefront of innovation. Through our peerless experience in space robotics and ongoing robotics systems product development, we’ve been designing and testing modular and scalable space robotics systems, derived from iconic Canadarm technology, to support a wide range of space missions. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions for space exploration and infrastructure, and MDA SKYMAKER™, our suite of commercial robotic products and services, is a prime example of this effort.
Next Giant Leap Season 2: The Global Space Race
By MDA Space - August 7, 2025
Thought LeadershipOur second season of the Next Giant Leap podcast in partnership with GZERO Media is now available, exploring the urgent and far-reaching implications of the global space race. Over four episodes, co-hosts Mike Greenley, MDA Space CEO, and Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut, dive into the driving geopolitical narratives of the 21st century and what it all means for space defence, national security, and our daily lives.
Driving the Future of Space Exploration One Rover at a Time
By MDA Space - June 23, 2025
CommunityImagine a student sitting in a classroom and remotely operating a lunar rover on a simulated Moon landscape. Sounds like science fiction, right? But for over 4,500 Canadian grades six to nine students, this has become a reality thanks to the Rover Driving Academy, a unique educational program developed by Mission Control with the support of the Canadian Space Agency. Now, with the collaboration of MDA Space, hundreds more students will have the chance to join the adventure.
Unlocking Innovation: The MDA Space DREAMR Lab
By MDA Space - May 30, 2025
RoboticsImagine the ability to explore space at your fingertips, where you can defy gravity and complete spacewalks all from the comfort of your office. Welcome to the MDA Space Dynamic Robotic Emulation and Mixed Reality (DREAMR) Lab, a zero-gravity immersive training and testing facility at the MDA Space HQ that’s pushing the boundaries of space exploration and infrastructure with mixed and virtual reality.
Dark Vessel Detection Technology from MDA Space Recognized in the G7 Declaration on Maritime Security
By MDA Space - May 2, 2025
Earth ObservationAt the conclusion of the recent G7 Foreign Minister's meeting in Quebec, Canada, the critical role of Canada's dark vessel detection technology was recognized as crucial to detecting and combatting illegal activities on the high seas. The space-based platform, built by MDA Space for Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), has been increasingly used as part of Canada's global efforts to address increasing levels of crime on the world's oceans, including illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Celebrating Women in Space: Meet the Women Behind the Achievements
By MDA Space - March 28, 2025
CommunityStrong and talented women at MDA Space are key to driving our mission forward and play a critical role in our success. To mark International Women’s Month, we asked some of the incredible women of MDA Space to share their experiences, insights and perspectives on leadership and empowerment.
Celebrating Women in Space
By MDA Space - March 26, 2025
CommunityAs we mark International Women’s Month, we are reminded of the importance of celebrating women’s contributions to the space industry. From the pioneering astronauts who broke down barriers to the talented engineers, scientists, and leaders who are driving innovation today, women have played a vital role in shaping the course of space.
Propelling Montreal Engineering Into Orbit
By MDA Space - March 4, 2025
SatelliteThe space industry has something to offer inventive minds looking to quench their thirst for challenges. Each kilogram of a satellite represents tens of thousands of dollars in launch costs, leading to the use of ultralight materials and efforts to reduce the size of the platform. Components must withstand the inordinate acoustic pressure and random vibrations of the rocket that will carry it into orbit.
MDA Space and Partners Showcase Rover Operations at the Canadian Space Agency
By MDA Space - February 6, 2025
RoboticsMDA Space and our partners, Centre de Technologies Avancées (CTA) and the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), successfully completed autonomous lunar surface demonstrations at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Montreal, Quebec and we are over the moon with our rover’s performance.
MDA Space Ranked in the Top 35 of Canada’s Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders
By Mike Greenley - December 13, 2024
ReflectionsMDA Space has once again placed in the #33 position on Research Infosource Inc.’s annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders, with a total research and development (R&D) spend in FY2023 of $111.7 million.
Take Our Kids to Work Day at MDA Space
By MDA Space - November 29, 2024
CommunityOn November 6, MDA Space welcomed more than 70 very important guests to our Brampton, Kanata, and Richmond offices for Take Our Kids to Work Day.
Mike Greenley named 2024 Innovator of the Year
By MDA Space - November 22, 2024
NewsWe are excited to share that our CEO, Mike Greenley, has been named Canada’s 2024 CEO Innovator of the Year by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine.
