Agreement Value:
$499,950.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 18, 2017 -
Description:
This project consists in testing a new portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology in zero gravity aboard a jet aircraft flying parabolic trajectories. The experiment during the flight, and the associated ground development, will verify that the new MRI technology would provide useful muscle and bone images of astronauts during future spaceflight. Muscle and bone loss is one of the primary health risks of long-term astronaut space flight. An MRI in space will allow scientists to study countermeasures, like exercise and nutritional supplements intake, to reduce such loss. This MRI technology could also be used to increase the availability of MRI in health care on 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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA
Reference Number:
003-2016-2017-Q4-03320
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
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.