MDA is an internationally recognized leader in space robotics, satellite antennas and subsystems, surveillance and intelligence systems, defense and maritime systems, and geospatial radar imagery.

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associa...
See More tes Ltd. (MDA)'s business is focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, primarily in the Communications sector and the Surveillance and Intelligence sector. In addition, the Company conducts a significant amount of advanced technology development.

MDA's established global customer base is served by more than 4,800 employees operating from 13 locations in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

MDA is a world-class supplier of communication satellites, and satellite antenna subsystems

MDA has fifty years heritage of performance and reliability, spanning hundreds of satellites:

• Over 70 satellites operational today
• More commercial communication capacity on-orbit than any other supplier
• Approximately 25% of U.S. Government satellite communications flow through SSL-built commercial satellites

MDA has a global well-established customer base in a strong market:

• Customers include: Communication satellite fleet operators and manufacturers, representing a market based on strong demand drivers

MDA has world class manufacturing, integration and test facilities in the U.S. and Canada:

• 1.3 million square foot state-of-the-art facilities in Palo Alto, California
• 365,000 square foot of facilities in Montreal, Canada

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. is a world-class supplier of space-based and airborne surveillance solutions, satellite ground stations, and associated geospatial information services.

Surveillance and Intelligence Solutions are provided to both Government and Commercial customers including Space Agencies, Defence Departments, Civil Departments, Intelligence Agencies, Aerospace Prime Contractors, Aviation Authorities, Imaging Satellite Services Operators, Oil & Gas Companies, etc.