Engineering and operations services contract
extension includes new scope for MDA Space to provide
robotics flight controllers
BRAMPTON, ON, April 18,
2024 /CNW/ - MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted
mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry,
today announced it has received a $250
million contract extension from the Canadian Space Agency
(CSA) to continue supporting robotics operations on the
International Space Station (ISS) from 2025 to 2030.
As part of the contract, MDA Space will now fulfil robotics
flight controller duties to support mission operations on the
ISS.
"Robotics flight controllers are the pilots in the control room
who make real-time decisions and plan exactly how robotics on the
ISS are utilized and executed to support immediate and long-term
mission plans, and we're honoured to be taking on this important
role," said Mike Greenley, CEO of
MDA Space. "This further solidifies MDA Space as a trusted mission
partner and global leader in mission-critical space robotics
operations and strategically positions our team to offer mission
operations as a commercial service to customers globally."
Since 2001, MDA Space has worked alongside the CSA and its
international partners to provide operational readiness of the
Mobile Servicing System (MSS), which comprises Canadarm2, Dextre
and the Mobile Base System (MBS). MDA Space also provides training
to the robotic operators and supports mission planning, engineering
support and real-time operations.
The contract will be added to the company's backlog in the
second quarter of fiscal 2024.
ABOUT MDA
SPACE
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space
(TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space
industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer
with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions,
MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth
and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.
The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge
and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an
achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of
experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been
in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push
boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for
the better, we'll take you there. For more information, visit
www.mda.space.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward–looking information within
the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects
the Company's current expectations regarding future events.
Forward–looking information is based on a number of assumptions and
is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which
are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results
and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or
implied by such forward–looking information. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors
discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information
Form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. MDA Space does
not undertake any obligation to update such forward–looking
information, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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