Title:
Laser Development for a Spaceborne Optical Wireless Power Transmission System
Agreement Number:
22STDPR08
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 19, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024
Description:
This project matures the technology readiness level (TRL) of a wireless energy grid to ultimately support lunar missions in survival and operations in permanently shadowed regions. The project addresses key technical & programmatic research and development areas en route to a space demonstration, critical for supporting 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:
Westmount, Quebec, CA H3Y 2Y4
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00029
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
Mar 21, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Volta Space Technologies 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.