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Title:

Planetary Mission Co-I Support for the 2022 ExoMars Rover Mission and Panoramic Camera

Agreement Number:

21EXPCOI2

Agreement Value:

$150,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 24, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Following the Announcement of Opportunity published on Dec. 18, 2020, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to allow one of its scientists to participate in the 2022 ExoMars Rover mission in the role of co-investigator.

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:

London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7

Reference Number:

003-2020-2021-Q4-04964

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

Payment will be made over three financial years from 2021/22 to 2023/2024.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Western Ontario

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.