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Title:

Assessing Deep Space Radiation Risks on the Lunar Gateway - Partnership with the NASA MERiT Instrument Team

Agreement Number:

21SUSTDSRR

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025

Description:

To contribute to the development of the NASA MERiT instrument that will be deployed on the Lunar Gateway to assess the risks to technology and astronaut health associated with radiation.

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 T6G2C8

Reference Number:

003-2021-2022-Q4-00006

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governors of the 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.