MDA Space awarded repeat antenna order by Airbus for OneWeb constellation extension
MDA Space has secured a contract from Airbus to design and manufacture over 1,320 antennas for the OneWeb LEO constellation extension. This order includes 880 Ka-band steerable antennas and 440 Ku-band user replacement antennas. Manufacturing will occur at MDA’s Montreal facility, reinforcing its role in the OneWeb supply chain amid ongoing satellite constellation expansions by Eutelsat.
SWF 2026 Counterspace report highlights electronic warfare threat and Canadian defence implications
Secure World Foundation's Global Counterspace Capabilities 2026 report reveals that electronic warfare and cyber operations dominate military actions in space, despite nations' commitments against destructive testing. For Canada, this evolving threat landscape necessitates a robust response, particularly through the Defence Investment Agency and potential participation in the US Golden Dome missile defense initiative, impacting national security strategies.
Webinar 4/29: NASA CSDA Program Vendor Focus- MDA Space
NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program aims to enhance Earth science research by integrating commercial satellite data. A webinar on April 29, 2026, will feature MDA Space, showcasing its CHORUS-C and RADARSAT-2 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation. Participants will learn to access and utilize these data products to complement NASA's existing Earth science datasets.
MDA Space taps UK-based Spaceflux for Canadian space surveillance observatories
MDA Space awarded a $32 million contract for the Surveillance of Space 2 (SofS 2) program, selecting Spaceflux as the optical systems provider. This initiative involves the establishment of three new ground-based observatories aimed at enhancing Canada's space surveillance capabilities. The collaboration underscores the growing importance of international partnerships in space situational awareness efforts.
Spaceflux Selected by MDA Space to Deliver Optical Systems for Canadian Space Surveillance Program
MDA Space selected Spaceflux to deliver three ground-based telescope observatories in Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick by 2028. This initiative supports the Canadian Armed Forces under the “Surveillance of Space 2” program, enhancing capabilities for space situational awareness and tracking. The collaboration aims to bolster Canada’s defense against potential space threats and improve surveillance operations.
MDA Space announces “MDA MIDNIGHT” space control platform for the defence market
MDA Space unveiled MDA MIDNIGHT, a space control platform tailored for defense organizations, at the 41st Space Symposium. This platform aims to enhance the protection of critical assets within the space domain, addressing growing security concerns. The initiative reflects MDA's commitment to advancing capabilities in space situational awareness and defense technology for governmental clients.