May 9, 2008

MDA awarded contract for continued support of Canada's contribution to the International Space Station

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it has received a $103 (CAD) million contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue providing support and enhancements of the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) through 2012.

The MSS is a sophisticated information solution critical to the continued maintenance and servicing of the International Space Station. The MSS includes Canadarm2, the Mobile Base System, and most recently 'Dextre' - a highly evolved two-armed robot also known as the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator.

Mag Iskander, executive vice president and general manager of MDA's Information Systems Business stated, "The renewal of this contract for another four years demonstrates the excellent level of service and cooperation between MDA, its subcontractors and the Customer"

MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision making and operational performance of business and government organizations worldwide.

Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, MDA delivers a broad spectrum of earth and space based information solutions, ranging from complex operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic information products.

MDA employs more than 3,000 people in locations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol. TSX:MDA.

Related Websites:
www.mdacorporation.com
www.space.gc.ca

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