MD Robotics Receives $1.1m for Continued Support of ISS Ground Operations

BRAMPTON, Ontario - MD Robotics, a subsidiary of MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (TSE:MDA), has been awarded a $1.1 million contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for flight operations support of Canadarm2 and future Canadian robotics elements that will be installed on the International Space Station (ISS).

The MD Robotics team will provide analysis and mission critical data for all on-orbit operations including pre-mission planning, mission execution and post flight activities involving the Mobile Servicing System, Canada's contribution to the ISS.

The contract runs until March 2002 with an option for an additional year. This is a continuation of work MD Robotics has provided to the CSA for the past three years in Saint-Hubert, Quebec.

"This contract demonstrates the successful cooperation between MD Robotics and the Canadian Space Agency, and our continued commitment to maintaining and enhancing MDA's role in on-orbit operations of spacecraft," said Peter Stibrany, vice president, business development at MD Robotics.

About MD Robotics

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

About the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Established in 1989 and situated in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, the Canadian Space Agency coordinates all aspects of the Canadian Space Program. The CSA delivers services involving: Earth and the Environment; Space Science; Human Presence in Space; Satellite Communications; Generic Space Technologies; Space Qualification Services and Awareness. The Canadian Space Agency is at the forefront of the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Related Websites:
www.mda.ca
www.space.gc.ca