Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$97,525.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 24, 2013 -

Description:

The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future. More specifically, this project entitled "" Q6 -LOCOOS "" has the objective (s): The project being funded under this contribution entails integrating the LOCOOS (Low-Cost Orbit and Orientation State estimation) software developed by NGC Aerospace Ltd. with Xiphos' Q6 processor and deploying the resulting Q6-LOCOOS product on one of three possible satellite opportunities. The Q6-LOCOOS product will offer superior technical ADCS and GNC performance and capabilities, at a compelling price point, to microsat, nanosat and cubesat platforms. Xiphos' experience with this development pattern provides NGC and the LOCOOS software a perfect vehicle for delivery of an innovative and leading-edge GNC and ADCS product to a broad market.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2012-2013-Q4-01482

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

XIPHOS SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.