MDA Space UK wins OHB pre-authorisation contract for Argonaut lunar landing sensors

• MDA Space UK won a pre-authorisation to proceed contract from OHB to supply lunar landing sensors for ESA’s Argonaut mission.
• Work starts immediately from the UK unit, covering engineering activity and long-lead procurement ahead of a full contract.
• Under the expected definitive agreement, MDA Space UK would deliver two flight units of its LEIA LiDAR sensor for Argonaut’s first Moon mission.
• LEIA is slated for Argonaut’s hazard detection and avoidance system, supporting autonomous landing site selection during lunar descent.

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