Space Systems/Loral (SSL), a leading provider of commercial satellites, today highlighted its role in supporting NASA’s initiative to benefit from the commercial space industry. Two NASA programs, which recently reached important milestones, benefited from commercial technology contribution from SSL.
SSL provided the propulsion system for NASA’s Lunar Atmosphere Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft, which is managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., and currently is orbiting the moon. Additionally, SSL was awarded the next phase contract option to put a NASA Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD), on a commercial satellite.
About SSL
SSL, a subsidiary of MDA, has a long history of delivering reliable satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world. As a leading provider of commercial satellites, the company works closely with satellite operators to provide spacecraft for a broad range of services including television and radio distribution, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and mobile communications. Billions of people around the world depend on SSL satellites every day. For more information, visit www.sslmda.com.
About MDA
MDA is a global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide.
MDA’s business is focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential. In addition, the Company conducts a significant amount of advanced technology development.
MDA’s well-established global customer base is served by more than 4,500 employees operating from 11 offices located in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.’s (MDA) common shares trade under the symbol TSX:MDA.
