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Media Release- December 8, 2020
MDA Announces Contract for Canadarm3
MDA announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to develop Canadarm3, the third generation Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based robotic system destined for “Gateway”, a lunar-orbiting international space station. The contract involves the award of Phase A of the Canadarm3 program, with options for the follow-on phases.
Media Release- October 8, 2020
A new day at MDA. A new brand. A bold outlook.
MDA, Canada’s leading space technology company, today launched a new corporate identity – consisting of a new website, branding and a redesigned logo – that showcases a collaborative, optimistic and ambitious posture as an independent, pure-space-play company that is well positioned for the emerging space economy.
Insight- November 29, 2024
Take Our Kids to Work Day at MDA Space
On 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.
Insight- August 15, 2025
MDA SKYMAKER™ in the Making
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.
Media Release- November 17, 2020
MDA Receives Commercial Contracts for On-orbit Servicing Technologies
MDA today announced that it has signed multiple contracts with Maxar Technologies to provide advanced space robotics technologies for the Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot (SPIDER), a technology demonstration on NASA’s On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) mission.
Media Release- July 26, 2021
MDA awarded next contract for flagship Canadarm3 program
MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly-expanding global space industry, today announced that it has been awarded a $35.3 million contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the design of the Gateway External Robotics Interfaces (GERI), a key component of Canadarm3 which will be installed on the international Lunar Gateway.
Media Release- May 3, 2022
MDA COMPLETES FIRST COMMERCIAL SALE OF CANADARM3 TECHNOLOGY TO AXIOM SPACE
MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced the first commercial sale of its Canadarm3 technology to Axiom Space. The contract is for the delivery of 32 external robotic interfaces for Axiom Space’s Axiom Station which is now under construction and on schedule to be the world’s first commercial space station in orbit.
Media Release- April 8, 2024
MDA SPACE DEFINES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROBOTICS WITH NEW MDA SKYMAKER™ PRODUCT LINE
MDA Space (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced MDA SKYMAKER™, a new suite of space robotics purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of our customers’ most ambitious missions. Unveiled at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs, MDA SKYMAKER™, the world’s leading space robotics technology and services, is now available for all missions and applications.
Media Release- May 29, 2024
MDA Space Joins Starlab Space as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Commercial Space Station Joint Venture
Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the global joint venture between Voyager Space, Airbus, and Mitsubishi Corporation, today welcomed MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as a strategic partner and equity owner in Starlab Space. The Starlab US-led partnership continues to expand, extending the joint venture’s global reach into Canada.
Insight- May 11, 2024
Reflections from our CEO
2023 was an extraordinary year for MDA Space. We completed our first double – growing revenue from $400 million to $800 million over the last few years. We profitably grew our business and delivered meaningful value creation for our shareholders, we enabled and participated in some of the most ambitious and important space missions ever undertaken, and we executed on our backlog of work by delivering for our customers. And that is just the beginning. We are carrying our momentum into 2024 with a clear path to continue this pace of growth in the years ahead.
Media Release- June 27, 2025
MDA SPACE REOPENS OPERATIONS AT DAVID FLORIDA LABORATORY
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.
Media Release- July 29, 2025
TEAM LED BY MDA SPACE SELECTED FOR CANADA’S LUNAR UTILITY VEHICLE STUDY
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).
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Media Release- September 26, 2025
MDA SPACE NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S TOP GROWING COMPANIES FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 (BRAMPTON, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business for the second consecutive year.
Insight- December 10, 2025
MDA Space Demos Autonomous Lunar Logistics Capability for the Canadian Space Agency
MDA Space just returned from Montréal, Quebec, where we successfully showcased our autonomous lunar logistics capabilities for the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) lunar utility rover.
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Explore Canadarm3, the advanced space robotics system for NASA's Artemis program. Learn about its autonomy in deep space.
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Space Exploration & Infrastructure
Developing iconic infrastructure to enable space exploration, science and commerce.
Insight- April 10, 2024
Introducing MDA SKYMAKER™
What an exciting week! This week, in Colorado Springs at the 39th Space Symposium, we unveiled MDA SKYMAKER™, our new world-leading suite of commercial space robotics technology and services. Derived from peerless Canadarm technology and packaged with the best-in-class operational service MDA Space is known for, the world’s most flight-tested and proven space robotics are now available to meet the diverse needs of our customers’ most ambitious missions.
Media Release- June 28, 2018
Maxar's MDA-built robotic hand enroute to International Space Station
MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, is pleased that a Latching End Effector (LEE) recently refurbished for the Canadian Space Agency, and using expertise that spans two of MDA's Canadian facilities, is planned to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Dragon launch vehicle on June 29 to serve as an onboard spare. LEEs are components carried on each end of Canadarm2, on one end of Dextre, and on the Mobile Servicing System. LEEs allow the robots to capture and hold on to objects, or sections of the ISS exterior. Another LEE that returns to Earth for refurbishment later in 2018 provided 17 years of successful operational service in the hostile space environment.
Media Release- May 6, 2025
BRINGING THE MOON TO THE CLASSROOM: MISSION CONTROL TEAMS WITH MDA SPACE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CANADIAN SPACE LEADERS
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.
Insight- May 30, 2024
MDA Space joins Starlab Space joint venture to build commercial space station
Today, MDA Space becomes a strategic technology partner and equity owner in the Starlab Space commercial space station. We join a powerhouse team of industry leaders – Voyager Space, Airbus and Mitsubishi Corporation – in an international joint venture that will extend our unparalleled space robotics technology and expertise to building a commercial replacement for the International Space Station later this decade. We are thrilled to bring the innovation, reliability and versatility of our world-leading space robotics to the Starlab mission.
Media Release- July 16, 2018
Maxar Technologies' MDA Announces Acquisition of Neptec Design Group, a Leading Space Sensors Company in Canada and the United Kingdom
Reinforces Maxars commitment to growth and geographic expansion MDA expands its position as world leader in space robotics and sensors MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), announced today it has acquired Neptec Design Group Ltd. (Neptec), the leading electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems and high-performance intelligent Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) company for CA$42 million, comprised of approximately CA$8 million in cash and the balance in Maxar common shares.
Media Release- August 14, 2018
Group President of Maxar's MDA outlines opportunities, challenges for Canada's next role in space
Canada's role and potential involvement in the growing new space economy requires a commitment from the Government of Canada for a new space strategy, the Group President of MDA, a Maxar company, said in a speech to the Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo.
Media Release- August 19, 2019
MDA Selected to Build Robotic Interfaces for Canadarm3 on NASA-led Gateway
MDA has been awarded two contracts from the Canadian Space Agency for work on Phase A of the Gateway External Robotic Interfaces project.
Media Release- April 8, 2020
Iconic Space Technology Firm Returns to Canadian Control
BRAMPTON – Effective today, April 8th, the sale transaction of MDA by Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR)(TSX:MAXR) to a consortium led by Toronto-based investment firm Northern Private Capital (NPC) has officially closed. This marks the return of MDA to Canadian control as a private, independent company headquartered in Canada.
Media Release- October 29, 2019
Maxar Technologies' MDA to Design Lunar Rover Concept for Canadian Space Agency
MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), today announced that it has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to provide a conceptual design of a lunar rover for science exploration and to prepare for human missions on the lunar surface.
Media Release- February 25, 2019
Maxar Technologies' MDA supports FIRST Robotics Canada with $50,000 Gold-Level Sponsorship
MDA today announced that it has partnered with FIRST Robotics Canada as a gold sponsor of the robotics competition Destination: Deep Space. In an epic space adventure of innovation with a build time of only six weeks, high school students collaborate in teams to engineer and program robots to compete across Canada. The competitions combine the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with mentorship from industry experts.
