Title:
Virtual Reality Camera System (VRCS) Flight Demonstration
Agreement Number:
22STDPP02
Agreement Value:
$1,999,966.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 26, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Description:
The goal of the proposed mission is to land the first stereoscopic virtual reality (VR) camera on the moon onboard a Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) lander. This mission will demonstrate the technology to capture high quality 360-degree stereoscopic VR content from the moon gaining critical flight heritage necessary for the subsequent development of the Space Explorers: Mission to the Moon series.
The mission will serve two primary purposes. First, to mature Felix & Paul Studios VR capture and processing technologies. Second, to capture content from space to serve in ongoing productions of a new series.
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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H2Y 1Y3
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q2-00002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Felix & Paul Studios Inc.
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.