MDA Funded For Development Of Commercial Space Technologies

BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Honourable Brian Tobin, Minister of Industry announced today that MD Robotics, a subsidiary of MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (TSE:MDA), has received funding under the Canadian Space Agency's Space Technology Development Program.

The scope of the contracts provide for the research and development into technologies that will pave the way for unmanned satellite servicing missions, new small robotic systems for the next generation reusable space and launch vehicles.

Dr. Loris Gregoris, director of research and development at the Brampton-based facility commented, "We produced a technology road map addressing the market needs over the next two decades. With the support of government, MD Robotics is putting into practice this "2020 vision" which will ensure Canada maintains its technological leadership."

"These contracts reinforce the strong partnership between government and industry, and CSA's support of our technology plan for the future," said Mag Iskander, vice president and general manager of MD Robotics. "The research and development is part of a plan to enter unmanned commercial space opportunities."

MD Robotics, a subsidiary of MacDonald Dettwiler, is the world's leading space robotics company committed to offering hi-tech, sophisticated robotic and engineering solutions for space and terrestrial applications.

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