For over 40 years, MDA has been at the forefront of satellite payload systems engineering and design building with innovative payload solutions for communications, earth observation and manned space.

MDA’s heritage in systems engineering expertise, backed by continuous technology development, has laid the foundation for MDA to grow as a preferred supplier to satellite systems builders around the world. These builders include the world’s foremost prime contractors as well as satellite operators, telcoms and service providers, national research agencies and institutional customers.

MDA systems engineering ability is supported by advanced product design and manufacturing capabilities in satellite antennas, microwave and power products, digital and optical products and in some of the world’s most advanced broadband technologies and systems. Extensive systems, thermal, and structural engineering capabilities together with outstanding subcontract management expertise for purchased hardware from a world-wide network of pre-approved vendors and preferred suppliers for key payload elements. Our advanced design tools permit us to deliver extremely high fidelity link budgets, satellite coverage areas, repeater and antenna designs and payload layouts all with an integrated view of overall system performance.

MDA has extensive experience building payloads for:

Satellite Communications

• Fixed Satellite Service
• Mobile Satellite Service
• Advanced Broadband Service

Earth Observation

• Radar

Manned Space

• Communications