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Title:

ASTROSAT Imaging Survey of M13 and X-Ray Outburst of the Millisecond Pulsar SAX J1808-3658

Agreement Number:

21EXPUVI2

Agreement Value:

$45,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This grant is allocated following the AstroSat2020 directed Announcement of Opportunity. It will support the data analysis effort of Canadian guest observers with AstroSat for a project entitled ‘ASTROSAT Imaging Survey of M13 and X-Ray Outburst of the Millisecond Pulsar SAX J1808-3658.'

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:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

Reference Number:

003-2020-2021-Q4-04961

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

One payment made over the financial year 2020/21.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Calgary

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.