Canadian Space Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedR&D for Robotic Interface GERI by Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates for Canadian Space Agency
Awarded 12 Aug 2021
Awarded12 Aug 2021
Value$93,465,359.44
AgencyCanadian Space Agency
ProvinceOntario
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 5mo5y 8mo term, 93% elapsed
Awarded 12 Aug 2021Expires 31 Mar 2027
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The Canadian Space Agency awarded a contract to Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation for engineering consulting services focused on research and development for the Robotic Interface GERI.
The contract value is CAD 93,465,359.44.
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