MDA SPACE UNVEILS MDA AURORA™ BLACK, A DEFENCE-FOCUSED SOFTWARE-DEFINED SATELLITE
MDA Space introduced MDA AURORA BLACK, a defence-focused extension of its software-defined satellite product line, purpose-built for secure communications for government and military customers. The new satellite adds a secure end-to-end connection, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance, and perimeter/proximity sensing for contested environments, with high-volume production planned across MDA's direct-to-device and broadband lines. Novaspace research cited in the release points to a growing addressable market: 107 proprietary defence satellites launched globally in 2023 and more than $US40 billion in government space defence and security expenditures contracted to industry.
Key figures
- Industry defence satellites launched 2023
- 107
- Industry gov space defence expenditures 2023
- $US40 billion
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