Insider Brief:
- MDA Space has secured a $250 million contract extension with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue support for robotics operations on the International Space Station (ISS).
- Under the renewed contract, MDA Space will take on the role of robotics flight controllers, guiding the operations of robotic systems aboard the ISS.
- The contract extension’s timeline is set from 2025 to 2030.
MDA Space, a robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer, and the company behind the Canadarm has announced a contract extension worth $250 million with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue their support for robotics operations on the International Space Station (ISS) from 2025 to 2030.
Under the renewed contract, MDA Space will take on the role of robotics flight controllers, guiding the operations of robotic systems aboard the ISS. This entails making real-time decisions and devising plans for the effective utilization of robotics to fulfill immediate and long-term mission objectives.
Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to assume this significant responsibility while discussing the vital role of robotics flight controllers in executing mission plans aboard the ISS. This extension further cements MDA Space’s position as a key player in space robotics operations, solidifying its reputation as a trusted mission partner.
MDA Space has been collaborating with the CSA and its international counterparts since 2001, ensuring the operational readiness of the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), which includes Canadarm2, Dextre, and the Mobile Base System (MBS). Additionally, the company provides essential training to robotic operators and offers support in mission planning, engineering, and real-time operations.
The contract extension will contribute to the company’s backlog in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, underscoring MDA Space’s ongoing commitment to supporting space exploration endeavors.
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