Agreement Value:
$46,025.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 13, 2017 -
Description:
The funded activities are part of a competition (Canadian Satellite Design Challenge-CSDC 4) in which teams of students from Canadian universities design, build and test CubSats with the goal of having one or several of those satellites be selected for a future space mission and be put into orbit.
The grant has been awarded to support the organization of two workshops which will enable students to develop skills the Canadian space sector needs.
Also the funding will support the student teams to participate in a final design review meeting, a critical phase of the any space project.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Reference Number:
003-2017-2018-Q2-03440
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers only one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Management Society (CSDCMC)
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.