MDA has rebranded to MDA Space, reflecting its growth in the space economy and satellite technology, amidst potential confusion with other 'MDA' named entities.
Read More »MDA Finishes Strong 2023 and Looks Ahead to Growth in 2024
MDA finished off its 2023 on a strong fiscal note and expects to see continual growth for at least the next few years, the company announced in its quarterly and annual results (Feb. 28). This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Simple Error Could Have Resulted in Intuitive Machines Mission Failure
At this stage of the Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission, there is good reason for the company and NASA to celebrate. The Odysseus descent and landing was mostly successful. The news that the spacecraft tipped over and possibly broke a “leg” though does take some shine off the exuberance. However, what was barely discussed at the almost hour and a half news conference Friday was the …
Read More »Intuitive Machines IM-1 Spacecraft Begins Journey to the Moon with Canadian Technology
A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocketed into the dark sky at 1:05 a.m. EST from Launch Complex 39A in Florida with the Intuitive Machines IM-1 spacecraft and began its week long journey to the Moon. Canadian technology from Canadensys Aerospace and MDA are onboard.
Read More »MDA Awarded $74M Contract For DND RPAS Ground Control Stations
MDA announced this morning it had been awarded a $74 million contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GS-ASI) to support the Canadian Armed Force MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The Government of Canada signed a deal with GS-ASI on December 19, 2023 to purchase RPAS. A Canadian team is working on the project, called Team SkyGuardian Canada and includes MDA, CAE, and …
Read More »The Top 7 Canadian Space Stories of 2023
As 2023 comes to an end we decided to look back on the year and select the top seven stories based on editor selection combined with readership preferences. Not surprisingly, Moon related stories dominated but a few people may be surprised to learn that Canada had 23 satellites launch this past year, more than double the previous two years combined.
Read More »MDA Announces Doubled Presence in UK
Canadian space company MDA has announced that it will be significantly expanding their operation in the United Kingdom (UK). This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »MDA Gets $180 Million NGSO Satellite Contract
MDA had added another satellite constellation order to its current backlog, this time for an undisclosed customer.
Read More »MDA Q3 Revenue Up 19% Year-over-year
Canadarm and satellite operator MDA saw revenues soar 19 percent year-over-year, and increased profitability, in its third-quarter results released Wednesday (Nov. 8).
Read More »MDA Closes Acquisition of SatixFy Digital Payload Division
MDA didn’t waste any time in completing the acquisition of the SatixFy Communications Ltd. digital payload division.
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