MD Space Robotics to Continue Robotics Support to NASA

BRAMPTON, Ontario - MD Robotics announced today its Houston-based U.S. subsidiary, MD Space Robotics, has been awarded a contract from NASA valued at up to $4.25 million Cdn. ($2.8 million U.S.) for continued engineering support through July 2005.

This contract extends the technical services provided since 1997 to NASA. It includes the integration of the Space Station software models into NASA simulators, MSS flight operations support, data definition and tracking and ad hoc robotic studies.

"We are proud to continue our support to NASA's program operations," said Michael Vaughn, general manager of MD Space Robotics. "This contract reaffirms NASA's confidence in the skills and understanding our engineers bring to robotics design and operations tasks."

Mag Iskander, vice president and general manager of MD Robotics added, "For nearly 20 years we have supported NASA on the original Canadarm program and we look forward to continuing this relationship through the life of the Space Station robotics."

About the Mobile Servicing System:

MD Robotics is the prime contractor for the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), Canada's contribution to the International Space Station. The MSS includes Canadarm2 that was successfully launched in April 2001, the Mobile Base System and Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator, scheduled for launch in 2002 and 2003 respectively.

About MD Robotics:

A subsidiary of MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, MD Robotics is Canada's leading space robotics company committed to offering hi-tech, sophisticated robotic and engineering solutions for space and terrestrial applications. MD Robotics maintains operations in Brampton, Ottawa, Houston and Florida.

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