MDA Information Systems LLC announced today that it has signed two contracts with DigitalGlobe Inc. Under the first contract, MDA will upgrade the WorldView Production Segment headquarter’s systems previously delivered by MDA to provide full support for the WorldView-3 satellite. WorldView-3, scheduled for launch in 2014, is expected to be the first multi-sensor, super-spectral, high resolution commercial satellite.
Under the second contract, MDA will provide operational support and enhancements to the Production Segment headquarter’s systems. These systems process information from DigitalGlobe’s constellation of imaging satellites to generate a wide variety of image products. MDA’s systems are in operation 24/7 year-round, to help DigitalGlobe support its worldwide government and commercial customers.
About MDA Information Systems LLC
MDA Information Systems LLC is a U.S. company that provides efficient and advanced information solutions to government and commercial customers in three specialty areas. The Geospatial Solutions Division uses remote sensing, GIS, multi-source data, and large volume image and data processing technology to provide cutting edge intelligence and information products and analysis services. The ISR Division leverages MDA’s world-leading multi-mission ground system experience to provide fixed and transportable remote sensing satellite ground systems. The Weather Services Division has been providing unique weather information products and services for energy and agriculture applications for over 30 years. MDA Information Systems LLC is an independent subsidiary of MDA LTD.