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Dated Feb 13, 2026
On February 13, 2026, MDA Space reported that DFL's structural, thermal and radio-frequency capabilities were fully operational and that the laboratory had completed its first external flight-unit test in the thermal-vacuum chamber in November 2025.
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Spacecraft assembly, integration and testing
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Sponsor or operator: David Florida Laboratory
Organization role. The David Florida Laboratory provides assembly, integration and environmental qualification testing for spacecraft and components.
Program. The David Florida Laboratory provides assembly, integration and environmental qualification testing for spacecraft and components.
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Canadian Space Agency
David Florida Laboratory is publicly described as operating within, being hosted by, or coordinating with Canadian Space Agency; the centre-level record preserves its distinct technical mandate and facility context.
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Has the one-year renewable occupancy licence announced on June 27, 2025 been renewed or replaced, and what operator or ownership term governs DFL access after June 2026?
The transfer source established a renewable one-year licence and an interim property strategy, but no durable public source reviewed here confirmed renewal or a replacement long-term arrangement.
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Ottawa, Ontario
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Aug 10, 2026
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- Open source: The David Florida Laboratory (opens in a new tab)
The David Florida Laboratory
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