MDA leverages its expertise in multi-satellite ground segments, spatial data infrastructures, and complex space systems development to provide cost effective, high value small satellite solutions to commercial and government customers.

MDA is developing the SAPPHIRE small satellite mission for the Canadian Department of National Defence that will serve as a contributing sensor to the US Space Surveillance Network. The small satellite technologies employed in SAPPHIRE will provide high reliability through increased redundancy, a wider and more responsive search capability, and lower mission cost to meet the needs and requirements of our customer.