Title:
Mission Data Tool for New Exploration
Agreement Number:
20STDPO24
Agreement Value:
$1,499,836.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 6, 2022 - Jan 31, 2024
Description:
This project matures a suite of new mission data tools that will improve the utility of data returned from the growing range of government and commercial missions beyond earth orbit, making it more useful, accessible and valuable for the space sector of tomorrow.
The project addresses key technical & programmatic research and development areas en route to technology readiness level (TRL) 6 while validating real-world utility for the early wave of lunar exploration in accordance with the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) Lunar Exploration Acceleration Program (LEAP) objectives.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5V 1L9
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q3-00002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Avalon Space 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.