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SPAR Wins RadarSat2 Synthetic Contract
Toronto - October 5, 1998 - Canada's Spar Aerospace announced today Friday its selection to supply a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) antenna and radar electronics package for the RADARSAT-2 spacecraft. Following a six month, international competition MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. of Richmond, B.C. selected Spar to supply these critical systems and has awarded a pre-start contract to Spar valued at $4.7 million. This pre-start contract could lead to a final contract, in the order of $90 million over 28 months. The contract will be subject to the successful completion of the negotiations between MDA and the Government of Canada on RADARSAT-2. The Canadian Space Agency selected MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. for the RADARSAT-2 program in February 1998 following a competitive process. RADARSAT-2 will be developed and operated through a joint financial and management effort between MDA and the Government of Canada through the Canadian Space Agency. The satellite launch date is scheduled for 2001. David F. Masotti, President of Spar Space Systems stated that ``we are delighted to be working with MDA on one of the largest commercial undertakings in the Canadian space industry. Winning this competition is a testimonial to the technical capabilities and international competitiveness of our satellite products division in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue (Quebec).'' Dr. Gerald S. Bush, Vice-President and General Manager of Spar's Ste. Anne Division added that ``the SAR payload is fully consistent with our product strategy and ensures leadership in active array technology for our Antenna Products group.'' When launched the RADARSAT-2 radar antenna will be the most advanced commercial space-based radar instrument and will provide images of the earth through clouds, fog and darkness. Building on the capabilities of RADARSAT-1, RADARSAT-2 will feature improved flexibility, capacity and an ultra-fine 3 meter mode. Spar Aerospace Limited designed and built the RADARSAT-1 SAR satellite under contract to the Canadian Space Agency and the award of the RADARSAT-2 subcontract reinforces Spar's position as the world-leader in commercial radar satellite payloads and equipment. David N. Caddey, MacDonald Dettwiler's Vice President, RADARSAT Program said, ``Cooperation with Spar Aerospace is seen as a major step forward in consolidating Canada's lead in this market. We are very pleased.'' MacDonald Dettwiler President and CEO Daniel Friedmann said, ``MacDonald Dettwiler is committed to the development of Canada's industrial capability in Earth observation. That commitment includes direct investment, creating Canadian jobs and growing Canadian Earth observation technology exports. This subcontract is another step in our drive to put Canadians at the forefront of this competitive global industry.''
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