Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$35,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2016 -

Description:

This project is supported within the framework of a Canadian Space Agency Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for Space Exploration Science Definition Studies. The focus of this award is ‘MICRO life detection platforms for Mars Sample Return Protocols and Planetary Protection'. The project will be co-ordinated with a CSA-led Analogue Mission deployment.

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:

003-2015-2016-Q4-03001

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

McGill University

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.