Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 26, 2015 -

Description:

This project entitled ""CanX-7 Deorbiting Demonstration Mission"" is a deorbiting demonstration mission involving a 3.5kg 10x10x34cm satellite deploying an atmospheric drag sail to accelerate return to Earth. The objective of the CanX-7 mission is to demonstrate technology (drag sail) that can be used on operational nano and microsatellite.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02421

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment will be made as follows: Year 1 200,000$

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

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.