Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$600,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 13, 2015 -

Description:

This project entitled ""Vector Gravimeter for Asteroids (VEGA) Prototype Instrument Development and Flight Test"" is to develop and test-fly an instrument that could explore the surface of asteroids – the Vector Gravimeter for Asteroids (VEGA). Very accurate measurements of the gravity force vector on the surface of an asteroid would provide answers on asteroid and solar system formation and help locate deposits of valuable minerals such as water ice, which are of interest to several commercial asteroid mining companies. This instrument is designed to be compatible with very small, low-cost exploration spacecraft.

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:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02206

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Gedex Inc.

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.