# Terma signs contract to supply ground equipment for MDA Space

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- Published: 2026-09-24
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Section: Space · Country: denmark
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- Primary source: https://www.terma.com/news-events/news/latest-news/terma-selected-by-mda-space-as-part-of-mda-aurora-supply-chain/?utm_content=600672489&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-166334
- Tags: terma, mda, aurora, satellite, software, mda space, universas, ccs5

> Danish company Terma has signed a contract with Canadian company MDA Space to supply ground-based test equipment for the AURORA satellite line. The equipment will test and validate the satellites during production and is scalable across different satellite platforms.

![MDA Aurora](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/1457c24b-1fd0-4ab0-22b1-03e74a223e00/public)
*MDA Aurora · MDA*

**Danish company Terma [has signed](https://www.terma.com/news-events/news/latest-news/terma-selected-by-mda-space-as-part-of-mda-aurora-supply-chain/) a contract with Canadian satellite manufacturer MDA Space to supply ground support equipment for MDA's AURORA satellite product line, Terma said on 21 September 2026. The equipment will test and validate MDA's satellites during production.**

Terma stated that it "will provide critical ground support equipment for MDA’s satellite platforms" and "[support] satellite constellations and [ensure] reliability and precision".

Terma's deliverables include Power Special Check-Out Equipment (SCOEs) using its UniverSAS technology, Radio Frequency (RF) SCOEs for RF testing, and Central Checkout Systems based on its CCS5 product, according to Terma. Terma also said that the systems are designed to be scalable and modular across satellite platforms.

Mats Warstedt, Terma's Senior Vice President for space, said the contract "demonstrates trust in our solutions and underlines our role in helping ensure satellite constellation reliability."

## FAQ

**What equipment will Terma supply to MDA Space under the new contract?**

Terma will supply Power Special Check-Out Equipment using its UniverSAS technology, Radio Frequency SCOEs for RF testing, and Central Checkout Systems based on its CCS5 product. These systems are scalable and modular across satellite platforms, designed to test and validate MDA's satellites during production. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-24.

**What is MDA AURORA and why does it require Terma's ground support equipment?**

MDA AURORA is a software-defined satellite product line that lets operators dynamically adjust coverage and bandwidth, according to MDA Space. Terma's ground support equipment will test and validate these satellites during production, ensuring the AURORA line meets performance requirements before deployment. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-24.

**Why did MDA Space select Terma as part of its supply chain?**

Terma's Senior Vice President for space, Mats Warstedt, said the contract demonstrates trust in Terma's solutions and underlines the company's role in ensuring satellite constellation reliability. The agreement, announced 21 September 2026, positions Terma within MDA's AURORA supply chain. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-24.

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