Title:
Model, experiment, and terrestrial analog-informed interpretations of the record of planetary habitability at Mount Sharp
Agreement Number:
22EXPMSLCA
Agreement Value:
$105,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 14, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Sedimentary rocks exposed at the Martian surface offer an information-rich record of the planet’s past environmental conditions and biological habitability. Curiosity’s expected exploration of unique sedimentological units in Mount Sharp offer exciting opportunities for exploring the interplay between climate, water, and biological habitability at the critical time in Mars’ past when water-rich conditions existed and hence could have originated life. This proposal seeks to leverage our team’s expertise in quantifying and modeling these geochemical and hydrological processes and Curiosity’s prowess as a roving field geologist and mobile laboratory to develop a framework for interpreting past Martian climate and habitability.
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:
003-2022-2023-Q3-00003
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Calgary (UofC)
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.