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MDA Space has won a new contract with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) worth C$44.7 million ($32.0 million). The contract awarded by Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of the CSA will see them procure and deliver critical long lead parts in support of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) replenishment satellite development. The deal was announced, Dec. 4.

The Government of Canada further announced its intention to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch this additional satellite for the RCM. The contract for the full mission is expected to be awarded in 2026, subject to contract finalization and approvals.

In support of the development of the next generation satellite system, MDA Space has also been awarded a contract for $747,000 to deliver a concept study focused on a modern, resilient radar satellite system that responds to the growing demands of government, industry and communities across Canada for space-based Earth Observation (EO) data. MDA Space is one of three companies selected for a study contract.

“By leveraging the advanced development of the MDA Chorus satellite design for this replenishment satellite, we can offer the CSA a cost-effective and timely solution that ensures continuity of service to meet the evolving needs of Canadian users. We look forward to finalizing the contract for the full mission and building upon our long history of collaboration to deliver critical space-based solutions for Canada,” Mike Greenley, CEO, MDA Space, said in a statement.