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Title:

Igneous Lithologies at the Mars 2020 Landing Site : Implications for Mars Geologic Evolution and Habitability

Agreement Number:

20EXPMARS

Agreement Value:

$315,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 8, 2020 - Jun 30, 2026

Description:

NASA has selected 10 international scientists to help the Mars 2020 mission select which rock samples it will collect. The grant is to support the participation of the only Canadian scientist chosen for this group.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2M7

Reference Number:

003-2019-2020-Q4-04400

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

Payment installments will be made annually from FY 19/20 to FY 21/22.
Late Disclosure:
Expected quarter 4 2020-2021
Disclosed quarter 3 2021-2022

Amendment Date

Jun 22, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Alberta

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:

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