Title:
NEUDOSE: A CubeSat Mission for Dosimetry of Charged and Neutral Particles
Agreement Number:
17CCPMCM10
Agreement Value:
$200,131.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 26, 2018 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
McMaster University will develop the NEUDOSE CubeSat. It will test an instrument that may offer new ways to measure the amount of radiation to which astronauts could be exposed during spacewalks, as it poses serious risks to their health. This instrument has the potential to replace current dosimetry equipment on board the International Space Station. It's measurements will be used to identify high dose rate areas and incoming solar storms, and to improve radiation modelling tools in preparation for future deep-space missions.
NEUDOSE will be developed in collaboration with Ontario-based Mohawk College, as well as Bubble Technology Industries Inc. and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in the USA.
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:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8S 4L8
Reference Number:
003-2017-2018-Q4-03780
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
1st amendment (2019-05-10) : Project value increased to $200,131
2nd amendment (2021-02-26) : Agreement end date went from 2022-03-31 to 2023-03-31
Amendment Date
Feb 28, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
McMaster 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.