MDA Secures $131 Million Contract for 36-Satellite Constellation Engineering

MDA gets $131 million from mystery NGSO constellation customer

An undisclosed customer is paying MDA 180 million Canadian dollars ($131 million) to start engineering a non-geostationary constellation of 36 satellites.

The deal could be worth at least four times more if the Canadian space hardware specialist advances to become prime contractor for the constellation next year.

MDA is busy expanding production facilities in Montreal to accommodate growing demand from constellation customers, ultimately aiming to have the capacity to produce two satellites a day.

Telesat chose MDA’s latest spacecraft product this summer for 198, 750-kilogram satellites the Canadian operator aims to start deploying in mid-2026 for its proposed low Earth orbit (LEO) Lightspeed broadband constellation.

MDA gets $131 million from mystery NGSO constellation customer

An undisclosed customer has awarded MDA 180 million Canadian dollars ($131 million) to commence the engineering of a non-geostationary constellation of 36 satellites. The deal could potentially be worth significantly more if MDA progresses to become the prime contractor for the constellation next year. This marks the second customer order for MDA’s new software-defined satellite design, indicating a growing demand for the company’s products.

Expanding Production Facilities

MDA is actively expanding its production facilities in Montreal to meet the increasing demand from constellation customers. The company aims to have the capacity to produce two satellites a day, highlighting the scale of their operations and their commitment to meeting customer orders.

Telesat Partnership

Telesat has chosen MDA’s latest spacecraft product for its proposed low Earth orbit (LEO) Lightspeed broadband constellation, solidifying MDA’s position as a key player in the satellite industry. This partnership further underscores the growing demand for MDA’s satellite platforms and the company’s ability to secure significant contracts.

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