MDA

The company's operations focus on creating technology for use in space, in Earth's orbit, and on planetary surfaces. Its product portfolio includes autonomous robotics systems, such as the iconic Canadarm series used on the International Space Station and the forthcoming Canadarm3 for lunar exploration. It also provides commercial satellite communications solutions, offering broadband internet and direct-to-device connectivity. A key business segment is the collection and analysis of Earth imagery data from its own RADARSAT-2 satellite and other missions, which supports applications in national security, climate monitoring, and maritime surveillance.

MDA Space serves a global client base that includes government space agencies like NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, defense and aerospace prime contractors, and commercial space companies. Its extensive engineering work spans from electro-optic sensors and guidance subsystems for spacecraft to command-and-control systems for defense applications. The company, originally incorporated in 1969 and rebranded to MDA Space Ltd. in 2024, leverages its long heritage in space systems to support both governmental and commercial ventures in the growing space economy.