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Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$135,275.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 5, 2019 -
Description:
Exploring the Moon using rovers is a high priority for the space community. This project will use the Moon-like terrain of Lanzarote, Spain, to answer a series of important operational and scientific questions for rover missions. One goal is to achieve a deeper understanding of volcanism on the Earth and Moon. Another is to optimize mission control operations for future missions to allow rovers to carry out accurate scientific activities over a long period of time. This will be done, in part, by identifying the diversity of rocks in a given area and comparing the ability of rovers versus human teams to select lunar samples. The results of this project will help to create a plan for returning people safely to the Moon for longer missions. It will also create a large group of Canadian experts in scientific investigations and mission operations for future Moon exploration.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Location:
London, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
003-2018-2019-Q4-04123
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of Western Ontario