For more than two decades, human space flight has been supported by advanced robotics developed by the Space Missions unit of MDA. We have combined complex robotics with control software to develop the Space Shuttle's Canadarm and the Mobile Servicing System for the International Space Station. Continuous support, upgrades and improvements ensure these mission-critical systems meet on-orbit requirements. MDA's reputation for innovative solutions has been further enhanced with the development of an extension to the Canadarm for on-orbit inspection of the Shuttle. This new arm will play a vital role in NASA's Return to Flight and all future shuttle missions.

MDA's satellite solutions provide responsive and reliable access to space. Our new generation of innovative, small satellite missions offer turn-key systems for earth observation, surveillance of space, information delivery and space science. MDA is also a leading supplier of commercial satellite payloads, systems and subsystems including antennas, digital, microwave and power equipment for communications and remote sensing satellites.

From large-scale projects for earth observation like RADARSAT-2, to our fast-growing small satellite capability, MDA provides satellite solutions for private sector and government clients around the world. Leveraging our expertise in robotic technology and space-borne sensing systems, MDA is developing sophisticated systems for on-orbit servicing and planetary missions to explore the Moon and Mars.

Our US operations specialize in the design and development of space qualified software and hardware systems for space and defence applications, as well as the provision of geospatial information services. On Earth we are taking our experience in space robotics into new areas of advanced medical robotics and automated mining.

MDA engages in extensive Research and Development to maintain and advance our leading position in space robotics.

We undertake R&D in-house and through a network of relationships with universities and research institutions to provide our customers with innovative solutions at the leading edge of technology.