Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 5, 2016 -

Description:

This project entitled "" High-Fidelity Rover Missions at Mars Analogue Sites "" has the following objective (s): An international team made of Canadian scientists and students will investigate five (5) Mars analog sites on Earth (two (2) in Canada) that have similarities to Martian environment. The aim is to simulate High-Fidelity Rover Mars Missions whose rely on rock samples' collection and their return to Earth. Canadian students will be involved in all aspects of the missions, from planning to execution as well as further sample and data analysis. They will also work in close collaboration with Canadian industrial partners to advance the state-of-the-art instruments development that could potentially be used on future missions to other planets. The project will help training the next generation of Canadian students in all aspects of Mars exploration, paving the way for Canada to increase its involvement in Mars exploration and the search for life beyond Earth.

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:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

Reference Number:

003-2016-2017-Q3-03180

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Winnipeg

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.