https://spacewatch.global/tag/mda-space/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:19:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/mda-space/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/csg-expands-in-the-space-industry-following-a-9-5-stake-in-mda-space/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=78939 Czechoslovak Group has acquired a 9.5% stake in Canada’s MDA Space, becoming its largest single shareholder and marking the Czech defence group’s entry into the space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/09/terma-to-provide-ground-support-equipment-for-mda-spaces-aurora-satellites/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=77995 Terma has joined MDA Space's AURORA supply chain, providing ground support equipment for testing and checkout during satellite production and integration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/08/first-eight-globalstar-constellation-replenishment-satellites-reach-orbit-marking-mda-space-milestone/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=76641 MDA Space has confirmed the first eight Globalstar replenishment satellites reached orbit, launched Saturday 15 August on a Falcon 9 and built in Montréal, now entering in-orbit commissioning.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/08/telesat-secures-record-1-64-billion-arctic-military-satcom-contract-from-canadas-defense-investment-agency/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=76249 Telesat has signed a C$2.3 billion (US$1.64 billion) Lightspeed contract with Canada's Defence Investment Agency for secure military Ka-band Arctic connectivity - the largest in its history.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/mda-space-to-acquire-collecte-localisation-satellites-cls-a-provider-of-ai-driven-eo-data-analytics/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75558 MDA Space has made a firm offer to acquire an approximately 70% stake in France's CLS, a provider of AI-driven Earth observation analytics and satellite IoT, for around €567 million in cash.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/spaceflux-selected-by-mda-space-to-deliver-optical-systems-for-canadian-space-surveillance-program/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72934 MDA Space has selected Spaceflux to support the delivery of three new ground-based telescope observatories in Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick by 2028 for the Canadian Armed Forces under Canada’s “Surveillance of Space 2” program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-analysis-the-maple-leaf-in-orbit-canadas-c6-6b-arctic-power-play/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72103
Written by Torsten Kriening
The world has shifted. For decades, the high-latitude silence of the Canadian Arctic was a geography of isolation. Today, it is a geography of competition - and, frankly, a potential flashpoint.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/starlab-space-completes-nasas-commercial-critical-design-review-of-its-starlab-orbital-laboratory/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71471 Starlab Space LLC has successfully completed its Commercial Critical Design Review with NASA in attendance, marking a decisive transition from design to manufacturing and systems integration of its prospective orbiting space station, Starlab. The CCDR data supports the 28th milestone on the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Space Act Agreement, confirming that Starlab’s architecture, safety approach and performance requirements are technically mature, integrated and executable.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/seven-grand-asset-management-firm-announces-strategic-investment-in-starlab-space/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70217 Starlab Space LLC has announced Seven Grand Managers, LLC, an asset management firm's investment in Starlab, reflecting a growing confidence in Starlab as the next-generation commercial space station and a cornerstone of the post-ISS low-Earth orbit economy. With more than $1 billion assets under management, Seven Grand’s investment adds to a broadening base of institutional capital backing Starlab and underscores investor conviction that commercial space infrastructure has reached a new stage of maturity]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/maritime-launch-appoints-melissa-quinn-as-vice-president-of-spaceport-operations/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70168 Maritime Launch Services Inc. has appointed Melissa Quinn as Vice President, Spaceport Operations, as the company intensifies development and preparations for Canada’s first orbital launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia. She will subsequently lead the build-out of the spaceport operations team and oversee readiness activities as Spaceport Nova Scotia transitions from development into full operational capability.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/starlab-announces-investment-from-sumitomo-mitsui-sumi-trust-bank-for-its-space-station-technologies/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70043 Starlab Space LLC has received an investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited to support its efforts in developing and commercializing space station technologies. As part of its broader initiatives to support projects addressing social and industrial challenges, including impact investments, SuMi TRUST Bank has been promoting efforts to provide financial backing for innovative ventures. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/maritime-launch-appoints-ian-mcleod-to-board-of-directors-as-it-enters-new-growth-phase/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69391 Maritime Launch Services Inc. has announced the appointment of Ian McLeod to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. McLeod is currently a member of the executive leadership team at MDA Space, serving as Vice President of Corporate Development. Mr. McLeod's appointment strengthens the strategic alignment between MDA Space and Maritime Launch, following MDA Space's recent strategic investment in Maritime Launch.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/echostar-select-mda-space-for-worlds-first-open-ran-d2d-leo-constellation/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66720 EchoStar announced its selection of MDA Space Ltd. as the prime contractor for its new NTN low Earth orbit D2D satellite constellation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/mda-space-appoints-rob-singh-as-vice-president-strategic-solutions/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66508 MDA Space has announced the appointment of Rabindra (Rob) Singh as Vice President, Strategic Solutions, effective immediately. Singh joins with the responsibility for defining strategic customer solutions that leverage the company’s full global portfolio and partnering with corporate development on strategic growth opportunities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/uk-space-agency-announce-new-funding-and-projects-at-the-uk-space-conference/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66338 The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded four new projects totaling £4.5 million to push the boundaries of satellite-based 5G and 6G systems as the UK government identifies satellite communications as one of five national space capability priorities. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/joerg-kreisel-unanimously-reelected-as-confers-president/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65073 Joerg Kreisel, Chairman + Co-Founder, iBOSS, has been unanimously reelected as CONFERS President by the CONFERS Board of Directors. The Executive Committee elections took place following the consortium's Board meeting on April 16, 2025.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/starlab-creates-european-subsidiary-for-space-station-collaboration/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63409 Starlab Space LLC has announced the opening of its first overseas subsidiary, Starlab Space GmbH in Bremen, Germany, to extend the company’s capabilities. The expansion demonstrates Starlab's commitment to its international partners, maintaining global cooperation and permanent human presence, and expanding microgravity research opportunities in a commercial LEO economy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/confers-holds-7th-global-satellite-servicing-forum-exhibition/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63022 The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) recently held its 7th Global Satellite Servicing Forum & Exhibition (GSSF&E) in Arlington, Virginia. The GSSF&E is the space sector’s premier in-space infrastructure and operations event.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/lavoie-appointed-as-mda-space-chief-financial-officer/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62118 MDA Space has announced the appointment of Guillaume Lavoie as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. He will be joining MDA Space at a time of rapid expansion for the Company. Lavoie is joining MDA Space from Sofina Foods Inc as Executive Vice President and CFO, where he played an instrumental role in executing the company’s growth strategy, including integrating Sofina’s recently acquired large business in Europe.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/mda-space-contracts-airbus-for-200-sparkwing-solar-arrays/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61124 MDA Space Ltd has selected Airbus to supply solar arrays for MDA AURORA TM, the software-defined satellite product line enabling constellations to extend communication networks to every corner of the world. As a result, Airbus will supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar arrays to MDA Space. ]]>