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MDA Space

Observe wide areas through cloud, darkness, and difficult weather. MDA Space brings Canadian radar Earth observation together with space robotics, satellite operations, and mission systems.

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MDA Space’s Tech

MDA CHORUS Synthetic Aperture Radar Constellation

Earth Observation SAR Constellation

Strong evidence

Collect day-night, all-weather radar imagery in C- and X-band so teams can revisit, monitor, and compare activity across large or remote areas.

Core features

C-band synthetic aperture radar
X-band synthetic aperture radar
All-weather Earth observation

Defence applications

Arctic domain awareness
Maritime monitoring
Distributed sensor fusion

SpaceEarth ObservationSynthetic Aperture RadarMaritime

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Our assessmentStrong public evidence

Arctic Domain Awareness

All-weather synthetic aperture radar can provide persistent overhead context where weather and distance limit other collection methods.

Supporting sourcesMDA CHORUS next-generation radar constellation

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Future submarine operational capability

MDA CHORUS Synthetic Aperture Radar Constellation may help teams working on Future submarine operational capability by contributing to maritime and undersea operations, Arctic and northern operations, and detection and situational awareness.

Supporting sourcesMDA CHORUS next-generation radar constellation Government of Canada advances Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

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Evidence & sources

MDA CHORUS next-generation radar constellation
MDA Space · official company news
The CHORUS page describes a next-generation Earth observation constellation using C-band and X-band synthetic aperture radar.
Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program
Telesat · award or contract
Telesat identifies MDA Space as a strategic partner supporting delivery of the Lightspeed constellation selected in principle for ESCP-P.
Government of Canada advances Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Defence Investment Agency · procurement notice
Canada identifies long range, long endurance, under-ice operation, surveillance, deterrence, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific missions as public capability needs for the future fleet.

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