Title:
Novel Multi-Target Space Debris Removal Technology Feasibility Study
Agreement Number:
20STDPM01
Agreement Value:
$99,565.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 26, 2020 - Jul 30, 2021
Description:
(20STDPM01) Space debris is becoming a growing and ever more present issue as low Earth orbit continues to become populated with an increasing number of satellites and other objects each year.
Currently, there exists no established methods or services for actively capturing and removing debris on-orbit. The only methods to avoid collisions are to maneuvers endangered satellites out of possible collisions and to wait for debris to de-orbit and burn up in Earth's atmosphere. This feasibility study is proposing the research and development of novel tether and net technology for the capture and stabilization of unstable and high-risk debris. The system boasts the ability to capture and stabilize debris tumbling about all of its three axes, the ability to capture multiple objects in a single mission, and to change the altitude of captured debris to remove them from the operational orbits of other satellites.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 3T8
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04500
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Obruta Space Solutions Corp.
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.