MDA Space wins C$1 billion Canadarm3 flight-system contract
MDA Space received a C$1 billion Canadian Space Agency contract for final design, construction, assembly, integration and testing of the Canadarm3 flight system for Lunar Gateway.
Evidence notes
- The system comprises a large robotic arm, a smaller dexterous arm, specialized maintenance and science tools, and a ground command-and-control segment.
- MDA Space will support commissioning from its Space Robotics Centre of Excellence and mission-control facility in Brampton.
- The Phase C and D programme is expected to involve more than 200 Canadian companies in MDA Space's supply chain.
Company context
MDA Space develops space robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence technology for government and commercial missions.