BAE Systems has selected MDA Space to provide key hardware for the U.S. Space Force MEO Epoch 2 constellation. Under the agreement, the company will design and build antennas and antenna control electronics for the satellites that monitor ballistic and hypersonic threats.
This contract integrates MDA into the Epoch 2 program, an important component of the U.S. multi-orbit missile defence architecture. The program aims to track sophisticated missile threats from medium Earth orbit. BAE Systems is the prime contractor for these satellites, having recently completed a preliminary design review for the project.
This work follows previous MDA contracts for the Space Development Agency transport and tracking layers, as well as the initial EPOCH 1 constellation. The consistent selection of MDA across multiple U.S. military space programs shows a sustained demand for its satellite component manufacturing, something the company has spent years building up.
“Being tapped by BAE Systems for the SSC missile warning satellite constellation affirms our capabilities in delivering reliable satellite solutions for critical defence missions,” said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. “As governments worldwide boost their national security spending and invest in the space domain, our robust product portfolio, expertise and high-volume production infrastructure set MDA Space apart to meet the growing demand and keep our partners safe today and into the future.”
No value was released for the contract. The contract was added to the company backlog in the first quarter of 2026. The satellite components are expected to be delivered into 2027.