MDA SPACE ANNOUNCES END-TO-END MDA CHORUS™ PRODUCT PORTFOLIO IN ADVANCE OF CONSTELLATION LAUNCH

MDA Space launches the full MDA CHORUS portfolio, tying new EO software and analytics to its upcoming three-satellite SAR constellation.

Rhea-AI Summary

MDA Space (MDA) unveiled its end-to-end MDA CHORUS™ Earth observation product portfolio ahead of the planned MDA CHORUS™ constellation launch in late 2026. The portfolio combines constellation assets, ground infrastructure, archive access and analytics into a unified commercial architecture built around customer workflows.

The offering includes MDA CHORUS™ COMMAND for archive search, tasking and acquisition scheduling; MDA CHORUS™ COMMAND PRO for direct downlink and near-real-time local processing via regional ground stations; and MDA CHORUS™ INTELLIGENCE, a suite of SAR-based geointelligence and analytics products. The three-satellite MDA CHORUS™ constellation, integrating new X-band and C-band spacecraft with RADARSAT-2, will power the system.

Positive

• End-to-end EO portfolio adds COMMAND, COMMAND PRO and INTELLIGENCE around the MDA CHORUS™ constellation
• COMMAND PRO direct downlink and local processing target defence and critical infrastructure customers needing low latency
• Three-satellite SAR constellation with X-band, C-band and RADARSAT-2 aims to deliver high-revisit, all-weather imaging

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Constellation size: 3 satellites New spacecraft: 2 spacecraft Launch timing: late 2026

Constellation size

3 satellites

MDA CHORUS Earth observation constellation

New spacecraft

2 spacecraft

One X-band and one C-band spacecraft

Launch timing

late 2026

MDA CHORUS constellation launch

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Aug 11

1 event

1. Aug 11

   CHORUS control centre

   24h Move

   +2.3%

   Opened the operational hub supporting MDA CHORUS constellation command, control, and data delivery.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

synthetic aperture radar, api, telemetry

3 terms

synthetic aperture radar technical

"turning synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into intelligence products"

Synthetic aperture radar is a remote-sensing system that uses radio waves sent from a moving platform (like a satellite or aircraft) to build detailed images of the ground, day or night and through clouds—think of sweeping a flashlight across a scene to assemble a clear picture. For investors, it provides independent, timely evidence of real-world activity (ship movements, construction, crop conditions, infrastructure changes), helping verify company statements, track risks and spot opportunities without relying on visible light.

api technical

"It includes Application Programming Interface (API) connectors"

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules that allows different software programs to communicate and work together smoothly, much like a waiter translating your order into the kitchen and then bringing your meal back. For investors, APIs are important because they enable real-time access to financial data, trading systems, and other digital services, making it easier to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently.

telemetry technical

"The suite draws on SAR satellite images and telemetry"

Telemetry is the automatic collection and transmission of measurements from remote devices, systems, or patients to a central system for monitoring and analysis—like a car sending engine, speed and location data back to a dashboard. For investors it matters because telemetry provides real-time evidence of product performance, safety and user behavior, helping assess revenue potential, operational risk, regulatory compliance and whether a product is meeting market demand.

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MDA CHORUS^™ COMMAND, MDA CHORUS^™ COMMAND PRO and MDA CHORUS^™ INTELLIGENCE provide customers end-to-end control of their Earth observation workflow

TORONTO and PARIS, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) (NYSE: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the global defence and space industry, unveiled today at the World Space Business Week conference the end-to-end MDA CHORUS^™ Earth observation (EO) product portfolio. The introduction of the full portfolio precedes the highly anticipated launch of the MDA CHORUS^™ constellation later this year.

Leveraging the company's next generation MDA CHORUS^™ constellation, the introduction of MDA CHORUS^™ COMMAND, MDA CHORUS^™ COMMAND PRO and MDA CHORUS^™ INTELLIGENCE offers customers a complete portfolio to customize, manage and control their geointelligence workflow — from data collection planning to tasking to decision-ready insight.

"Earth observation at MDA Space has always meant more than building world-class spacecraft. We have spent decades turning synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into intelligence products for maritime, defence and critical infrastructure monitoring" said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. "With this new expanded MDA CHORUS^™ product line, we have taken that same heritage and built it into a user-friendly and complete product system that customers can directly access, task, and grow with."

A Complete Earth Observation System, Built Around the Customer

Incorporating constellation assets, ground infrastructure, archive access and analytics, the MDA CHORUS™ product portfolio now provides customers a complete unified commercial architecture, including:

MDA CHORUS^™ COMMAND:

The operational entry point for the ecosystem, this intuitive platform allows customers to search the archive, define areas of interest, set imaging priorities, tip and cue, and schedule acquisitions. It includes Application Programming Interface (API) connectors, guides and a knowledge hub, streamlining and consolidating customer access to MDA CHORUS^™.

MDA CHORUS^™ COMMAND PRO:

Enables maximum customer control of the system by integrating an MDA CHORUS^™ regional ground station directly into a customer's operations, providing direct downlink and near-real-time local processing — eliminating latency and delivering the independence that defence and critical infrastructure customers require.

MDA CHORUS^™ INTELLIGENCE:

A comprehensive suite of geointelligence data and analytics products leveraging decades of SAR expertise and spanning maritime awareness, vessel detection, oil-on-water, ground deformation and energy infrastructure monitoring. The suite draws on SAR satellite images and telemetry, value-added geographic information system (GIS) data files and reports, and integrated third-party data products.

MDA CHORUS^™ Constellation:

Powering the portfolio is the MDA CHORUS^™ Constellation, a three satellite system fully integrating two new spacecraft — one X-band, one C-band — delivering high-revisit, all-weather imaging on orbit, anchored by RADARSAT-2, the company's world-leading EO platform already on orbit.

Today's product announcement builds on the official opening last month of the company's new MDA CHORUS^™ Control Centre, marking another operational readiness milestone as momentum builds for the constellation's launch in late 2026.

For more information, visit mda.space/chorus 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects the company's current expectations regarding future events. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, the capabilities and functionality of the MDA CHORUS^™ product line and the ultimate use of the MDA CHORUS^™ product line by customers. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by MDA Space in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of MDA Space to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including without limitation the risks and uncertainties detailed under the "Risk Factors" section of MDA Space's annual information form dated March 4, 2026.

Although MDA Space believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect and there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking statements. There are a number of additional risks and uncertainties affecting or that could affect MDA Space, which could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those described in, expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information included within this press release. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, MDA Space is not under any obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ABOUT MDA SPACE
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) (NYSE:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global defence and 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 global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts 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 mda.space.

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FAQ

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What role does the new MDA CHORUS™ Control Centre play in this launch?

The new MDA CHORUS™ Control Centre, officially opened last month, is described as an operational readiness milestone supporting the upcoming MDA CHORUS™ constellation. It forms part of the ground infrastructure that underpins the portfolio and is cited as momentum builds toward the constellation’s launch in late 2026.

What types of analytics are included in MDA CHORUS™ INTELLIGENCE?

MDA CHORUS™ INTELLIGENCE covers geointelligence data and analytics for maritime awareness, vessel detection, oil-on-water, ground deformation and energy infrastructure monitoring. It draws on SAR satellite imagery and telemetry, value-added GIS data files and reports, and integrated third-party data products.