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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE, SCIENCE AND INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONALS Supports STEM and space-based technology education with mentorship and events for students and underrepresented groups As a leading technology company, Maxar believes in sparking interest in the next generation of professionals. The company uses its unique capabilities to teach students about space-based technologies and how technology can create a better world. IMPACT Maxar team members encourage students to pursue the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by highlighting how STEM subjects are used ever y day in Maxar products, capabilities and projects. ■ MDA, a Maxar company, partnered with FIRST Robotics Canada in 2019 for the robotics competition "Destination: Deep Space." In an epic space adventure of innovation with a build time of only six weeks, teams of high school and elementary school students collaborated to engineer and program robots to compete across Canada. The competitions combine the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of STEM with mentorship from industry experts, including MDA team members. STEM Students in the FIRST Robotics Canada program competed in a Lego League robotics competition against MDA team members. Students participating in the FIRST Robotics Canada program toured MDA's Space Robotics facility in Brampton, Ontario. Impact Report | maxar.com/impactreport 32