MDA Federal is the United States geospatial services unit of MDA which specializes in the development and application of remote sensing and geographic information technologies. MDA Federal projects focus on the exploration, sustainable development and management of the earths resources and the monitoring of the environment. It is a world leader in the utilization of remote sensing data from aircraft and satellites and is the largest commercial provider of enhanced satellite imagery. The company is owned by MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, and was formerly known as Earth Satellite Corporation.