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✓ VerifiedThe Canadian Space Agency and MDA Space concluded a $688M contract for a next-generation RADARSAT replenishment satellite, following an initial $44.7M long-lead parts award.
Filed Jun 24, 2026 · 08:19 ET
Summary
- MDA will design, build, test, launch, and commission the replenishment satellite for the existing Earth observation constellation.
- The contract follows an initial $44.7M award for long-lead parts in December of the prior year.
- The satellite sits within Canada's RADARSAT+ portfolio, announced in October 2023, ensuring continuity of the RCM mission.
Key facts
- Contract value
- $688M
From the filing for Contract value
“CONTRACT FOR REPLENISHMENT SATELLITE VALUED AT $688M”
- Long-lead award
- $44.7M
From the filing for Long-lead award
“an initial $44.7M contract to procure and deliver long lead parts”
Why it mattersSovereign Earth observation demand keeps anchoring MDA's satellite systems backlog at home.
- Filed
- Jun 24, 2026
- Accepted
- 2026-06-24 12:19Z
- Period
- Jun 24, 2026
- Accession no.
- 0001104659-26-077075
- Size
- 28 KB
- Index
- Filing index