MDA SPACE AWARDED INITIAL CONTRACT BY CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY FOR RADARSAT CONSTELLATION MISSION REPLENISHMENT SATELLITE

Executive Summary

• MDA Space Ltd. was awarded an initial contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) valued at $44.7 million to procure and deliver long‑lead parts for a RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) replenishment satellite.
• The Government intends to award MDA Space a follow‑on contract in 2026 to build, test, and launch the full replenishment satellite, subject to final approvals.
• MDA Space also received a $747,000 study contract to develop concepts for a next‑generation Canadian SAR satellite system.

Key Details

• Initial Contract Value: $44.7 million (long‑lead parts for RCM replenishment satellite).
• Scope of Initial Work: Procurement and delivery of critical long‑lead components; subsequent phases will include full satellite build, test, and launch.
• Future Full‑Mission Contract: Expected award in 2026 pending contract finalization and regulatory approvals.
• RADARSAT+ Initiative: Part of Canada’s $1.012 billion, 15‑year investment to sustain and advance Earth observation capabilities.
• Concept Study Contract: $747,000 awarded to MDA Space for a study on a modern, resilient radar satellite system that will inform the next‑generation SAR platform succeeding RCM.
• Strategic Importance: The replenishment satellite ensures continuity of services such as maritime surveillance, ecosystem monitoring, and emergency management for Canadian government agencies.
• CEO Quote: Mike Greenley (CEO) highlighted the use of MDA’s CHORUS™ satellite design to deliver a cost‑effective, timely solution for the CSA.

Notable Quotes

“We are honoured to have been selected by the CSA to support the RCM replenishment satellite project,” said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. “By leveraging the advanced development of the MDA CHORUS™ satellite design… we can offer the CSA a cost‑effective and timely solution that ensures continuity of service…”