Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$95,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 4, 2015 -

Description:

This project entitled ""Education and Training Through Cube Satellite Flight and Membership in the QB50 Mission"" is to allow nine students to build a miniaturized satellite for the upcoming QB50 mission. The QB50 mission will measure space weather, which can interfere with communications systems in space and on earth, and the characteristics of re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

Increased knowledge and skills in space-related disciplines among target audience, ex. International conferences (number and type of learning events attended).
Target audience reached through learning activities and materials related to science and technology (number of persons reached by audience segments).

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02420

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment will be made as follows: Year 1 95,000$

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governors of the University of Alberta

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 Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.