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    MDA Space (TSX:MDA) Is Down 18.8% After Securing US$688 Million RADARSAT Replenishment Contract – Has The Bull Case Changed?

    Simply Wall St·07/13/2026 00:26:39
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    • In early July 2026, the Government of Canada awarded MDA Space a US$688 million contract to build, test, and launch a RADARSAT Constellation Mission replenishment satellite, drawing on the company’s CHORUS synthetic aperture radar platform and Canadian industrial supply chain.
    • This long-term Earth observation project reinforces MDA Space’s role in providing sovereign satellite data for Arctic monitoring, security, and environmental services across multiple federal departments and allies.
    • Next, we’ll examine how this major Canadian government Earth observation contract could reshape MDA Space’s investment narrative and contract visibility.

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    MDA Space Investment Narrative Recap

    To own MDA Space, you need to believe that its mix of large LEO constellations, government Earth observation, and robotics can support sustained contract wins that keep its expanded manufacturing footprint fully utilized. The new US$688 million RADARSAT replenishment deal looks supportive for near term contract visibility, but it does not remove key risks around execution on long-cycle programs or the potential impact of continued equity issuance on existing shareholders.

    The most closely linked recent development is MDA Space’s US$712 million follow on equity offering filed on 8 July 2026. Coming right after the Canadian government RADARSAT award, this raise adds another layer to the story: funding growth and backlog conversion while increasing the pace of share issuance, which has already been substantial over the past year and is an important consideration when you think about how future contract wins translate into per share outcomes.

    Yet behind the contract headlines, investors should be aware that rising capital needs and share dilution risks could...

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    MDA Space's narrative projects CA$2.3 billion revenue and CA$180.5 million earnings by 2029. This requires 9.9% yearly revenue growth and an earnings increase of about CA$75 million from CA$105.2 million today.

    Uncover how MDA Space's forecasts yield a CA$63.45 fair value, a 32% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Some of the most optimistic analysts were already penciling in revenue of about CA$2.7 billion and earnings near CA$246.6 million by 2028, so this latest government win could either reinforce that bullish view or prompt a rethink, especially if you are worried about how larger contracts might still be delayed or reshaped over time.

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    The Verdict Is Yours

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.