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MDA Space awarded extended ISS robotics contract
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MDA Space awarded extended ISS robotics contract
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024

MDA Space (TSX: MDA) has been granted a $250 million contract extension by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue its support for robotics operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The extended contract, effective from 2025 to 2030, assigns new responsibilities to MDA Space, including the role of robotics flight controllers.

"Robotics flight controllers are the pilots in the control room who make real-time decisions and plan exactly how robotics on the ISS are utilized and executed to support immediate and long-term mission plans, and we're honoured to be taking on this important role," stated Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. "This further solidifies MDA Space as a trusted mission partner and global leader in mission-critical space robotics operations and strategically positions our team to offer mission operations as a commercial service to customers globally."

Since 2001, MDA Space has collaborated with the CSA and other international entities to ensure the operational readiness of the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), which includes Canadarm2, Dextre, and the Mobile Base System (MBS). The company also provides training for robotic operators and supports mission planning, engineering support, and real-time operations.

The contract is set to be recorded in the company's financial backlog in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

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