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MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellation

MDA Space Ltd. Has added $750 million to its contract to build satellites for Globalstar Inc., bringing the total to $1.1 billion, as announced on February 10, 2025.
MDA will manufacture 50 low-Earth orbit satellites for Globalstar, which is backed by Apple Inc. And is competing with Starlink for market share.
Apple has invested over $2 billion in Globalstar to control its satellite infrastructure, indicating a strategic shift from relying on third-party operators.
MDA's new manufacturing facility in Quebec aims to produce two satellites per day, supporting the growing demand for satellite services.

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MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellation

MDA Space is building more than 50 satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-generation low Earth orbit constellation under a $768 million contract. The post MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple-backed next-gen constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

12 days ago·Mojave, United States

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MDA Space adds $750-million to Globalstar-Apple satellite deal

The announcement Monday brings the total contract size to $1.1-billion

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MDA Space Wins Mega Contract To Build Globalstar’s Network

MDA Space won a $1.1B CAD ($768.1M) contract from Globalstar to build the company’s next-generation LEO constellation, the companies announced yesterday. Under the contract, the Canadian space company will build 50+ AURORA sats for the American satellite connectivity company, though the announcement did not lay out a time frame for delivery or launch. “With the full contract now in place, we are moving full speed ahead on the program,” MDA CEO M…

MDA Space expands contract with Apple partner Globalstar to $767 million for next-gen satellites

Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite icon Canadian MDA Space aid on Monday that it has expanded its contract with Globalstar – which is owned in part by Apple – to develop the next generation of low Earth orbit satellites, bringing the total contract value to about C$1.1 billion ($767.19 million). Reuters: ‎ MDA Space will manufacture more than 50 advanced digital satellites for Globalstar, which competes with larger players such as SpaceX's Star…

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MDA Space shares up after signing $1.1B deal with Globalstar – 105.9 The Region

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Shares of MDA Space Ltd. were up more than 10 per cent after it signed a contract worth $1.1 billion with satellite operator Globalstar Inc. Shares in MDA rose $2.83 to $24.75 in early trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Under the agreement, MDA will be the prime contractor for a low Earth orbit constellation of satellites. It will build more than 50 satellites for Globalstar. MDA says the definitive contract is a follow-on t…

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