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Title:
X-ray Astronomy Recovery Mission Calibration and Project Science
Agreement Number:
18XARMWATE
Agreement Value:
$475,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 14, 2018 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The objectives of this project is to measure the transmission of X-rays through the optical blocking filters that will be placed at the entrance aperture of the Resolve micro-calorimeter spectrometer on XRISM. The project science includes participation to extragalactic diffuse x-ray emission team, data analyses and publications.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:

The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.

Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
003-2018-2019-Q1-03881
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

The amount allocated cover more than one fiscal year.
Amendment #1 (2019-04-26): Agreement value was increased by 75,000$, Agreement end date change to 31 Mar 2022 (originally 31 Mar 2019).
Amendment #2 (2022-08-16): Agreement value was increased by 125,000$, Agreement end date change to 31 Mar 2025.

Amendment Date
Aug 16, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
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.

Amendments:
See Amendments