Title:
Educational Space Science and Engineering CubeSat Experiment (ESSENCE)
Agreement Number:
17CCPYOR21
Agreement Value:
$234,620.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 26, 2018 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The ESSENCE mission will test a Canadian-developed wide-angle camera to observe snow and ice coverage in Northern Canada. The information collected through its images could help map the thawing of Arctic ice and permafrost and give a better picture of the impacts of climate change in the region. It will additionally test a solar energetic proton detector, provided by the University of Sydney, to collect data that will enable a better understanding of the effect of Solar Proton Events (SPEs). SPEs are the result of solar activity during which radioactive protons emitted by the Sun become highly energized. The level of radioactivity caused by such events can penetrate and cause damage to the structure and electronic components of spacecraft in their paths. Understanding these events and their effects could help improve the design of CubeSats so they are more resistant to radiation.
The CubeSat will be developed in collaboration with Canadensys Aerospace, ICT Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and the University of Sydney in Australia.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
003-2017-2018-Q4-03781
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
1st amendment (2019-03-27) : Agreement value was increased to $202,005
2nd amendment (2019-05-10) : Agreement value was increased to $203,510
3rd amendment (2021-03-22) : Agreement end date was changed from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023
4th amendment (2022-01-14) : Agreement value was increased to $223,510
Amendment Date
Feb 24, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
York 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.