Eaton has been selected by MDA Space Ltd. to deliver high-performance propellant storage tanks for MDA AURORA™, an industry-leading product line driving the transition from analog to digital satellite technology.
Eaton’s propellant storage tanks will provide secure fuel storage in addition to safe and efficient transfer of fuel to the satellite’s propulsion system during orbit. The MDA AURORA™ supply chain will help support product deliveries for anchor customer Telesat’s LEO satellite constellation Telesat Lightspeed. This advanced, innovative, global network will bring enterprise-class connectivity to customers worldwide.
Designed to meet the changing technical and business requirements of the satellite industry, the software-defined MDA AURORA™ product line provides operators with unparalleled flexibility and functionality, dramatically enhancing constellation performance at reduced cost and time to market.
“As the demand for more advanced and reliable space technologies grows, we are excited to support our customers in expanding network availability and connectivity to underserved areas around the world,” said Kevin McKeown, senior vice president and general manager, Mission Systems Division, Eaton’s Aerospace Group. “We’re confident that our robust propellant tanks designed to endure extreme conditions will power mission success.”
About Eaton
Eaton, an intelligent power management company was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century. The company reported revenues of $23.2 billion in 2023 and serve customers in more than 160 countries. Eaton delivers next-generation aerospace technologies to commercial, military and space markets across the globe. Designed to elevate aircraft performance, efficiency and safety, our comprehensive portfolio includes everything from hydraulic, fuel and oxygen systems to air and fluid conveyance, motion control and engine solutions.
