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September 17, 2025
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON & PARIS, FR) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, was named the 2025 Global Satellite Business of the Year by Novaspace and presented with the award at the annual World Space Business Week (WSBW) in Paris.
Read moreSeptember 9, 2025
September 9, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it has been named to the 2025 TSX30, TMX Group’s flagship annual ranking of the top-performing companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange over a three-year period.
Read moreSeptember 8, 2025
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON & LONDON, UK) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced the appointment of Andrew Stanniland as Managing Director, MDA Space UK, effective September 10, 2025. Based in the company’s Didcot office, Mr. Stanniland will oversee all aspects of MDA Space’s UK operations and drive continued growth and innovation in the region.
Read moreSeptember 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has received a termination for convenience notification from EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) related to the constellation contract announced on August 1, 2025.
Read moreAugust 5, 2025
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) today announced that it has been awarded two contracts to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Part of the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ISTAR UAS) project, these new systems will significantly enhance the RCN’s ability to detect and monitor potential maritime threats, both at home and abroad.
Read moreAugust 1, 2025
August 1, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON)—EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a global communications and connectivity provider, has selected MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for EchoStar’s new non-terrestrial network (NTN) low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation. With this contract, MDA Space is on track to begin volume manufacturing of the world’s first 3GPP 5G compliant non-terrestrial network using LEO satellites.
Read moreJuly 29, 2025
July 29, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to conduct an early-phase study for Canada’s proposed Lunar Utility Vehicle (LUV).
Read moreJuly 21, 2025
JULY 21, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced the appointment of Rabindra (Rob) Singh as Vice President, Strategic Solutions, effective immediately.
Read moreJuly 16, 2025
July 16, 2025 (LONDON, UK) — MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made today at the UK Space Conference taking place in Manchester, spotlights the UK’s role in driving forward next-generation space-based telecommunications and reinforcing its leadership in satellite innovation.
Read moreJuly 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 (Montréal, QC)—MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has digitally formed and steered multiple beams with its Ka-band direct radiating array (DRA) using direct sampling, a first in the industry.
Read moreJuly 2, 2025
July 2, 2025 (Brampton, Ontario) - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”), a leader in next-generation satellite communication solutions based on in-house-designed chipsets.
Read moreJune 30, 2025
June 30, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced a contract extension with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (“DFO”) to provide critical and continuous maritime satellite surveillance data and analytics services for dark vessel detection. This amended contract, which extends the original agreement announced in 2023, aligns with commitments outlined in the recent G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity, reinforcing Canada’s leadership in promoting safe, secure and sustainable maritime operations.
Read moreJune 27, 2025
June 27, 2025 (Brampton, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has taken over operation of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa, ensuring this world-class testing facility remains open to industry and under sovereign Canadian control. The facility houses essential infrastructure that enables the assembly, integration and testing of entire spacecraft and satellite systems and subsystems to ensure their ability to operate in the harsh conditions of space. No other facility of its kind is commercially available in Canada.
Read moreJune 24, 2025
June 24, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) today announced that it has been awarded next phase contracts for the delivery and integration of two critical sensor systems for the River-class Destroyer (RCD) program. The contracts, valued at $60 million, are for the delivery and integration of sensor systems for the first three ships that improve situational awareness and protect the ships against laser and optical guided threats.
Read moreMay 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 BRAMPTON, ON and REHOVOT, Israel - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a leader in next-generation satellite communication systems based on in-house-developed chipsets, today announced that they have agreed to amend the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated April 1, 2025 among SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”) , MDA Space Ltd. (“MDA”) and certain subsidiaries, pursuant to which MDA agreed to acquire SatixFy in an all-cash transaction for US$2.10 (without interest) per ordinary share, which implied an aggregate equity value for the Company of approximately US$193 million.
Read moreMay 6, 2025
Mission Control and MDA Space, recognized Canadian space industry leaders, have teamed up to bring a lunar rover driving experience to Canadian students from coast to coast to coast. The Rover Driving Academy is a distinctive educational program available free of charge to students in grades six to nine across Canada. Designed to teach students about space science, robotic exploration, and team building, the activity culminates with a hands-on immersive experience controlling a real lunar rover prototype in Mission Control’s Moonyard.
Read moreApril 30, 2025
April 30, 2025 (Brampton, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, congratulates Stephanie McDonald, Chief People, Culture and Transformation Officer, on being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Executives of 2025 by The Globe & Mail’s Report on Business Magazine.
Read moreApril 1, 2025
April 1, 2025 (BRAMPTON & REHOVOT) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a leader in next-generation satellite communication solutions based on in-house-designed chipsets, today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) under which MDA Space will acquire all outstanding shares of SatixFy in an all-cash transaction for US$2.10 per share. The transaction, which represents an equity value for SatixFy of approximately US$193 million (approximately C$278 million), is expected to further enhance the end-to-end satellite systems offering of MDA Space as demand for next generation digital satellite communications continues to accelerate.
Read moreFebruary 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it has signed a definitive contract with Globalstar Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) to be the prime contractor for the satellite operator’s next generation low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, with a total contract value of approximately $1.1 billion*.
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