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Canada funds $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems via Calian, Kepler and MDA Space

Canada’s space authorities have awarded a total of $2.4 million to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space to design ground-control systems for the upcoming RADARSAT+ Earth-observation satellite fleet. The awards support Canada’s broader effort to expand EO capabilities through new contracting across the value chain.

Discovered 2026-06-11T10:11:42.416814-07:00 | 2026-06-11T10:11:42.416814-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The $2.4 million award to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space targets a critical segment of the RADARSAT+ program—ground-control systems—highlighting that scaling EO capability depends on more than just payload build-out.
  • It signals sustained Canadian state investment in the operational readiness of next-gen Earth observation, a theme that fits into the country’s wider space posture shift discussed in Canada outlines “profound shift” in military space posture with C$26B plan.
  • For suppliers and integrators, the contracts indicate near-term opportunities around mission operations, command-and-control interfaces, and ground-system sustainment as the RADARSAT+ constellation moves toward deployment.

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