MDA Space Wins Contract for U.S. Missile Warning Satellites

• •MDA Space selected by BAE Systems for missile warning satellite contract.
• •Contract focuses on medium Earth orbit satellites for advanced threat tracking.
• •Work expected to be completed by 2027, enhancing U.S. national security capabilities.

On June 2, 2026, MDA Space Ltd. announced its selection by BAE Systems for the U.S. Space Systems Command's MEO EPOCH 2 Constellation program. This contract involves designing and building antennas and control electronics for medium Earth orbit (MEO) national security satellites aimed at enhancing missile warning and tracking capabilities. The program focuses on advanced ballistic and hypersonic weapon threats. MDA Space's work will build on previous efforts related to the Space Development Agency's low Earth orbit architecture. The contract is expected to be completed in 2027 and was added to MDA Space's backlog in Q1 of fiscal 2026. CEO Mike Greenley emphasized the importance of their technology in meeting growing national security demands. This partnership reflects increasing global investments in space defense systems.