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The Market Online
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
MDA Space achieves an industry first in satellite digital beam forming
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has successfully demonstrated the digital formation and electronic steering of multiple Ka-band beams using direct sampling with its Aurora direct radiating array (DRA) — a first in the industry This technological milestone marks a big step forward in the development of next-generation satellite constellations, particularly for broadband and 5G connectivity The Aurora Ka-band DRA is designed to form multiple simultaneous beams and steer them electronically enables operators to dynamically allocate bandwidth and direct capacity precisely where and when it's needed MDA Space stock (TSX:MDA) opened trading at C$39.48 A top mission partner to the global space industry, has announced a groundbreaking achievement in satellite communications technology. MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has successfully demonstrated the digital formation and electronic steering of multiple Ka-band beams using direct sampling with its Aurora direct radiating array (DRA) — a first in the industry. This content has been prepared as part of a partnership with MDA Space Ltd. and is intended for informational purposes only. This technological milestone marks a big step forward in the development of next-generation satellite constellations, particularly for broadband and 5G connectivity. Unlike traditional systems that rely on intermediate frequency conversion, MDA Space's direct sampling approach enhances efficiency, reduces satellite mass and power consumption, and lowers overall mission costs. The Aurora Ka-band DRA is designed to deliver high-performance, software-defined capabilities. Its ability to form multiple simultaneous beams and steer them electronically enables operators to dynamically allocate bandwidth and direct capacity precisely where and when it's needed. This flexibility is crucial for meeting the growing global demand for high-speed, low-latency data services. 'With MDA Aurora, we're providing a highly flexible and adaptable solution that can be tailored to meet each customer's specific requirements,' Luigi Pozzebon, Vice-President of Satellite Systems at MDA Space said in a news release. 'The successful demonstration of our Ka-band DRA technology is a critical step towards delivering those advanced capabilities that will help customers compete in the rapidly evolving satellite communications market.' To showcase the technology, MDA Space has opened a demonstration lab at its Montréal manufacturing facility. The lab features a working DRA prototype and uses thermal imaging to visualize beam formation and steering in real time. The setup will soon include an onboard processor prototype, completing the full communication chain from gateway ground station to user terminal. This demonstration could not only validate the core capabilities of the Aurora platform but also provides customers with a tangible preview of its end-to-end performance in real-world scenarios. This news comes a week after MDA completed its acquisition of SatixFy Communications Ltd., a next-generation satellite communication solutions provider based on in-house-designed chipsets. SatixFy's operations and full technology portfolio will be integrated into the Satellite Systems business area of MDA Space. MDA Space Ltd. is a partner to the global space industry specializing in robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence. The company brings over 55 years of experience across more than 450 missions, including the development of the Canadarm robotic arm system. MDA Space stock (TSX:MDA) opened trading 1.40 per cent higher at C$39.48 and has risen 214.50 per cent since this time last year. Join the discussion: Find out what the Bullboards are saying about MDA Space and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
Cision Canada
09-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
MDA SPACE ACHIEVES AN INDUSTRY FIRST IN SATELLITE DIGITAL BEAM FORMING WITH MDA AURORA™ Français
MONTRÉAL, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ - MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has digitally formed and steered multiple beams with its Ka-band direct radiating array (DRA) using direct sampling, a first in the industry. Digitally formed beams, multiple simultaneous beams, and electronically steered beams are among the key features of the MDA AURORA TM Ka-band DRA. Their successful validation marks a significant breakthrough in satellite communication systems that support broadband connectivity and 5G networks. It also marks a key milestone in the development of the digital payload technology for the MDA AURORA TM software-defined product line for next-generation satellite constellations. Beam forming and steering with Ka-band DRAs has typically relied on intermediate frequency conversion whereas MDA Space's use of direct sampling results in a more efficient and effective approach, allowing customers to save on satellite costs, mass and power consumption. MDA AURORA TM enables the DRA to deliver signals where they are needed and when they are needed, while maximizing the use of the satellite resources. In addition, MDA AURORA TM is highly scalable, capable of handling hundreds of array elements and providing multiple simultaneous high-capacity spot beams that can be electronically steered, offering a new level of flexibility and performance. This capability is particularly valuable for satellite operators seeking to support 5G networks and the growing demand for data-intensive services, where high-speed, low-latency connectivity is essential. "With MDA AURORA TM, we're providing a highly flexible and adaptable solution that can be tailored to meet each customer's specific requirements," said Luigi Pozzebon, Vice-President of Satellite Systems at MDA Space. "The successful demonstration of our Ka-band DRA technology is a critical step towards delivering those advanced capabilities that will help customers compete in the rapidly evolving satellite communications market." Customers can now observe functioning MDA AURORA TM technology in a specially designed demonstration lab at the company's manufacturing facility in Montréal. This includes the formation and steering of beams through thermal imaging, as the heat the beams generate on the test chamber surface is captured. The lab features a DRA prototype that will ultimately be connected to an onboard processor (OBP) prototype to demonstrate the full communication chain between a gateway ground station and a user terminal, providing a comprehensive view of the system's end-to-end capabilities. ABOUT MDA SPACE Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX: MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission—bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there. For more information, visit SOURCE MDA Space
