Title:
Kilncore Fusion: High-Temperature Powder Transformation System
Agreement Number:
22STDPS06
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
In the coming years, the initial infrastructure for a future permanent and sustainable lunar base will be deployed. The future lunar economy will prioritize technologies for autonomous, in-situ resource transformation, including part manufacturing by depositing and transforming layers of powder. A future lunar client has already been found and formally supports this project.
To meet these needs and fulfil a NASA requirement, this project will develop a comprehensive system for transforming powders into objects and processed products, as well as tests to demonstrate the fabrication of relevant components for the space industry, such as thermal protection tiles.
In parallel with the project, immediate applications in the Canadian economy will be developed, particularly the treatment of waste from industrial processes (such as aluminum production and 3D laser printing).
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Location:
Sutton, Quebec, CA J0E 2K0
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00036
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kilncore 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.