MDA Space is a Canadian space technology company working across satellite systems, space robotics, mission operations and geointelligence. Its Canadian operations include robotics in Brampton, satellite manufacturing in the Montreal area, and Earth-observation and defence information activities at other locations across the country. Canadian operations.
MDA Space in Brampton, Montreal and other Canadian locations
MDA’s Canadian office directory identifies different roles for its facilities:
| Location | Published activity |
|---|---|
| Brampton, Ontario | Space robotics operations, with an office listed at 7500 Financial Drive |
| Montreal area, Quebec | Communications-satellite design, manufacturing and testing in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, with additional facilities in Baie-D’Urfé and Kirkland |
| Ottawa area | Space sensors, geospatial operations, analytics and products across its listed regional locations |
| Richmond, British Columbia | Earth and space observation and geointelligence |
| Beechville, Nova Scotia | Maritime domain-awareness work supporting the Royal Canadian Navy |
Source: MDA Canadian locations.
Satellite systems and space robotics
MDA’s satellite business spans payloads, subsystems and complete satellite systems. Its MDA AURORA product family uses software-defined digital technology to adjust communications coverage and capacity. The company presents AURORA as a platform for satellite production at scale.
In robotics, MDA SKYMAKER draws on Canadarm technology to offer configurable robotic systems and mission services. Published applications include satellite servicing, lunar rovers and landers, and assembly and manufacturing in space. The offering combines robotic hardware with engineering and operational support.
Earth observation and geointelligence
MDA’s geointelligence work includes Earth-observation systems, radar imagery and analytics. Its planned CHORUS constellation combines C-band and X-band synthetic aperture radar to support monitoring and intelligence applications. CHORUS overview.
In a 16 September 2026 announcement, MDA introduced the CHORUS COMMAND, COMMAND PRO and INTELLIGENCE product portfolio ahead of a planned late-2026 constellation launch. The announcement described a future constellation combining new C-band and X-band spacecraft with the already operational RADARSAT-2. CHORUS product announcement.
Explore the separate Anvil North records for satellite systems, space robotics and space-based geointelligence.