Three MDA-built Earth observation satellites
will work together to bring solutions to key challenges for
Canadians
MDA, a Maxar company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), announced today
that the three RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) satellites
developed by MDA for the Canadian Space Agency are performing
according to plan. The satellites launched this morning aboard a
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in
California, and began sending and receiving signals from space. The
satellites will now go through a series of in-orbit manoeuvres and
tests before entering service later this year.
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Three Earth observation satellites built
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MDA is the prime contractor for the project and was responsible
for the engineering design, construction and testing of the three
satellites, the ground segment and operations development. Launch
was provided by MDA subcontractor SpaceX. MDA is also providing
mission operations services for the first year on orbit, supporting
the integration of RCM into mission-critical activities across the
Canadian government.
RCM represents a major enhancement of Canada's RADARSAT program,
following the successes of RADARSAT-1 and RADARSAT-2. Each
spacecraft payload consists of a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
sensor integrated with an Automated Identification System (AIS)
sensor.
RCM will provide the Government of Canada with enhanced
surveillance, monitoring and management of Canada's coastal and
Arctic regions, fisheries, icy waterways, agricultural lands,
natural resources, climate and fragile ecosystems, as well as to
support highly operational defence capabilities and global disaster
relief efforts. The three-satellite constellation is capable of
scanning the Earth day or night and in any weather conditions,
allowing for daily coverage over Canada's vast territory and
maritime approaches.
“We are thrilled to see the RCM satellites successfully
launched,” said Mike Greenley, group president of MDA. “The
RADARSAT Constellation Mission builds on the legacy of RADARSAT-1
and RADARSAT-2, and on Canada's expertise and leadership in Earth
Observation from space. RADARSAT data has been critical to enhance
the Canadian economy and to ensure sovereignty and security of our
vast interests, while contributing to our role in the international
community on issues impacting our planet.”
RADARSAT-1 was launched in November 1995. It operated for 17
years, well over its five-year life expectancy, during which it
orbited Earth 90,828 times, travelling over 2 billion kilometres.
It was Canada's first Earth observation satellite. RADARSAT-1
images supported relief operations in 244 disaster events.
RADARSAT-2 was launched in December 2007 and is still
operational today. This project represents a unique collaboration
between government and industry. MDA owns and operates the
satellite and ground segment. The Canadian Space Agency and MDA
jointly funded the construction and launch of the satellite. The
CSA recovers this investment through the supply of RADARSAT-2 data
to the Government of Canada during the lifetime of the mission.
The RCM satellite constellation has a design life of seven years
providing benefits both for Canadians and for the entire world, as
well as growing Canada’s global leadership position in space-based
radar Earth observation.
About MDA
MDA is an internationally recognized leader in space robotics,
space sensors, satellite payloads, antennas and subsystems,
surveillance and intelligence systems, defense and maritime
systems, and geospatial radar imagery. MDA's extensive space
expertise and heritage translates into mission-critical defence and
commercial applications that include multi-platform command,
control and surveillance systems, aeronautical information systems,
land administration systems and terrestrial robotics. MDA is also a
leading supplier of actionable mission-critical information and
insights derived from multiple data sources. Founded in 1969, MDA
is recognized as one of Canada's most successful technology
ventures with locations in Richmond, Ottawa, Brampton, Montreal,
Halifax and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit
www.mdacorporation.com.
About Maxar Technologies
As a global leader of advanced space technology solutions, Maxar
is at the nexus of the new space economy, developing and sustaining
the infrastructure and delivering the information, services,
systems that unlock the promise of space for commercial and
government markets. The operations of DigitalGlobe, SSL and Radiant
Solutions were unified under the Maxar brand in February; MDA
continues to operate as an independent business unit within the
Maxar organization. As a trusted partner with 5,900 employees in
over 30 global locations, Maxar provides vertically integrated
capabilities and expertise including satellites, Earth imagery,
robotics, geospatial data and analytics to help customers
anticipate and address their most complex mission-critical
challenges with confidence. Every day, billions of people rely on
Maxar to communicate, share information and data, and deliver
insights that Build a Better World. Maxar trades on the New York
Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange as MAXR. For more
information, visit www.maxar.com.
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