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SSL-Managed MDA Division Gets NASA Recognition for ISS Robotic Servicing Support; Rich White Comments
AÂ Space Systems Loral-managedÂ division ofÂ MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates has received recognition from NASA for its support onÂ a January robotic servicing mission at the International Space Station. SSL said WednesdayÂ the Johnson Space CenterÂ acknowledged the support ofÂ MDA US SystemsÂ in planning and validating the maneuversÂ to update the ISS power system using theÂ Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator robotic arm. Rich White, […] More
by Neel Mehta March 15, 2017, 12:00 am
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MDA Lands ISS Robotic Servicing System Contract Modification With Canadian Space Agency
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded MacDonald, Dettwiler and AssociatesÂ a $26.6 million contract modification to continue to provideÂ support for the Mobile Servicing SystemÂ onboard the International Space Station. MDA said Friday the Mobile Servicing SystemÂ is a robotics platform that is composed of the Canadarm2,Â Mobile Base SystemÂ andÂ Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator or Dextre. The company noted the three […] More
by Jane Edwards September 13, 2016, 9:37 am
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MDA to Extend Support for ISS Robotic Servicing System
MacDonald, Dettwiler and AssociatesÂ has received a $25.7 million contract modification from the Canadian space agency to continue its support for the Mobile Servicing SystemÂ aboard the International Space Station. MDA said TuesdayÂ the modification extends its support through the end of October 2017. The Canada-builtÂ Mobile Servicing System is a robotics suite that consists theÂ Canadarm2, Mobile Base System […] More
by Anna Forrester August 11, 2015, 9:10 am

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