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  • November 13, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA to Provide Advanced Communications Subsystems for Heinrich Hertz Satellite

    MDA advances European telecommunications capability with proven space systems Montreal, QC- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), today announced that it has signed two...

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  • October 19, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA Announces New LaunchPad Program to Benefit Technology and Innovation in Canada

    Ottawa, ON - MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), today announced announced the company’s LaunchPad program, which will serve as an entry point for innovative small and...

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  • October 16, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA Ships Third and Final Spacecraft in Preparation for Launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission

    Richmond, BC - MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), announced that it has shipped, as planned, the third and final satellite for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM)...

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  • September 10, 2018

    MDA to deliver mission-critical SAR information for maritime surveillance

    Richmond, BC- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), today announced that it has signed a multi-million dollar contract...

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  • September 07, 2018

    MDA's satellite antennas and subsystems to expand access in two tele-communications programs

    Montreal, QC - MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), reinforced its position as the leading provider of satellite antennas...

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  • August 29, 2018

    MDA to deliver SAR information for mission-critical support

    Richmond, BC - MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR) today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with an...

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  • August 14, 2018

    Group President of Maxar's MDA outlines opportunities, challenges for Canada's next role in space

    Brampton, ON- Canada’s role and potential involvement in the growing new space economy requires a commitment from the Government of Canada for a new space strategy, the Group President of MDA, a...

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  • July 27, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA appoints Michael Rack President, MDA Commercial to Lead Space Systems Product Growth in the New Space Economy

    Finalizes MDA’s Leadership Organization with Experienced Team to Drive Growth Brampton, ON- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR;...

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  • July 18, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA to provide mission-critical sensors for the SPACE DRONE™ on-orbit servicing spacecraft built by UK's Effective Space

    Farnborough, UK- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), today announced that a contract was signed between its recently...

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  • July 18, 2018

    Maxar's MDA brings world-leading space robotics and sensor capabilities to the United Kingdom

    UK space sector and MDA partner to deliver game-changing capabilities for the new space economy Farnborough, UK- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates...

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  • July 16, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA Announces Acquisition of Neptec Design Group, a Leading Space Sensors Company in Canada and the United Kingdom

    Brampton, ON- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), announced today it has acquired Neptec Design Group Ltd. (Neptec), the...

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  • June 28, 2018

    Maxar's MDA-built robotic hand enroute to International Space Station

    Brampton, ON- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), is pleased that a Latching End Effector (LEE) recently refurbished for...

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  • June 12, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA Appoints Chris Pogue as President of MDA Government to Drive Sustained Growth and Increase Profitability

    Aligns MDA Organization to Better Serve Customers Brampton, ON- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR) today announced the...

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  • June 07, 2018

    MDA's satellite subsystems support innovative communications technologies in space

    Quebec, QC- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR) announced today that it has signed a multi-million dollar contract withOHB...

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  • May 30, 2018

    Maxar's MDA drives innovation in support of Canadian Government space activities

    Company will develop new space technologies under new contracts totalling more than $4M CAD Montreal, QC - MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.)...

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  • May 01, 2018

    MDA and Nanowave join forces to produce an innovative radar transceiver payload

    Montreal, QC- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company(formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), today announced that it has signed a multi-million dollar contract...

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  • March 26, 2018

    MDA to provide RADARSAT-2 information to meet critical and complex challenges for land and maritime monitoring

    Richmond, BC- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), announced today it has recently signed multiple geospatial-related...

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  • February 22, 2018

    Maxar Technologies reports fourth quarter and year end 2017 results

    San Francisco, CA and Vancouver, BC- Maxar Technologies Ltd. ("Maxar" or the "Company", formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE and TSX: MAXR), a leading global provider of...

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  • February 15, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA to provide next generation optical communication payload design for Airbus' SpaceDataHighway

    Montreal, QC - MDA, a business unit of Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR) announced today that it has signed a contract valued at...

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  • February 13, 2018

    Maxar Technologies' MDA to provide innovative industry leading technology for unmanned aircraft systems to the Royal Canadian Navy

    Richmond, BC- MDA, a business unit of Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR) today announced that it has signed a contract valued at...

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  • February 09, 2018

    Maxar Technologies MDA extends industry leadership in unmanned airborne systems for surveillance and intelligence services

    Richmond, BC- MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), announced today that it has signed a contract with an unnamed...

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  • January 22, 2018

    MDA selected to study alternatives to protect Canadian space assets

    Richmond, BC - MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Public Service...

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  • January 03, 2018

    Maxar Technologies appoints Mike Greenley as Group President of MDA, one of Canada's most innovative technology companies

    San Francisco, CA and Vancouver, BC- Maxar Technologies Ltd. (“Maxar” or the “Company”, (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), a leading global...

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  • December 21, 2017

    MDA to provide maritime command and control solution to NATO

    Richmond, BC - MDA, a business unit of Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR) today announced that it has signed a contract valued at...

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  • December 15, 2017

    MDA advances innovative robotics and rovers for space exploration and to support on-going operations of the ISS

    Brampton, ON - MDA, a business unit of Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR) today announced that it has signed four contracts with the...

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