MDA, a Maxar company (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), has been awarded
two contracts from the Canadian Space Agency for work on Phase A of
the Gateway External Robotic Interfaces project.
The Gateway External Robotic Interfaces will act as critical
touch points for the eXploration Large Arm (XLA) and the
eXploration Dexterous Arm (XDA), the major robotic manipulator
elements that form Canadarm3, the artificial intelligence-enabled
robotic system that will service the Gateway. The Gateway External
Robotic Interfaces will be the standardized connection points
between the external robotics on the Gateway and its modules,
visiting spacecraft, payloads and replacement units.
“MDA is proud to continue our legacy of working with the
Canadian Space Agency and its international partners to design,
build and deploy robotic systems in support of space exploration
missions,” said Mike Greenley, group president of MDA. “This
project will leverage MDA’s world-leading space robotics
capabilities, gained through the Canadarm programs, and will be an
important component of Canada’s contribution to the NASA-led
Gateway. We are proud to deliver new jobs in Canada and engage our
Canadian supply base in preparation for Canadarm3.”
On Phase A of the Gateway External Robotic Interfaces project,
MDA will work with the Canadian Space Agency to develop the
interface and system requirements and undertake concept and
technology development activities necessary to provide the Gateway
module and element developers with information to support the
integration of the external robotics and its interfaces.
The Government of Canada announced its commitment to the Gateway
to enable future exploration missions, including human lunar
landings. Similar to the robotics provided by Canada on the
International Space Station, Canadarm3 will provide Extra-Vehicular
Robotics (EVR) services to the Gateway including external
logistics, maintenance, inspection, assembly and reconfiguration,
and support to external science payloads.
Since the first deployment of Canadarm in 1981, MDA, working
with the Canadian government, has led the design and development of
Canada’s primary contribution – robotics – to space exploration
missions through the US Space Shuttle and International Space
Station programs. Canadarm flew on over 90 shuttle missions, and
Canadarm2 and Dextre have been in operation on the International
Space Station for more than 18 years.
As a leader in delivering space infrastructure to explore and
advance the use of space, Maxar is playing a key role in NASA’s
Artemis program to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024 and enable
future missions to Mars. Maxar will build and fly the first element
of the NASA-led Gateway, called the Power and Propulsion Element.
Maxar will also provide a robotic arm called SAMPLR, which is
intended to be part of a future payload delivery to the lunar
surface under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract.
SAMPLR will be the first robotic arm on the surface of the Moon
since the Surveyor missions more than 50 years ago.
About Maxar
Maxar is a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence
and Space Infrastructure. We deliver disruptive value to government
and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and
navigate our changing planet; deliver global broadband
communications; and explore and advance the use of space. Our
unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and
a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and
deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost
effectiveness. Maxar’s 5,900 team members in 30 global locations
are inspired to harness the potential of space to help our
customers create a better world. Maxar trades on the New York Stock
Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange as MAXR. For more information,
visit www.maxar.com.
About MDA, a Maxar company
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.
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