Title:
Payload for Energetic Particle Precipitation Education and Research eXperiment (PEPPER-X)
Agreement Number:
23FAALBB18
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2024 - Feb 28, 2026
Description:
This project aims to increase the technology readiness level (TRL) of the Search Coil Magnetometer (SCM) and of the high-energy particle microburst detector in order to qualify the use of both instruments on future spacecraft. The second goal is to foster the creation of highly qualified Canadian personnel by providing an end-to-end space-like mission for students to acquire hands-on experience with space sector technologies. The key advantage of PEPPER-X to Canadians is the strengthening of Canada’s national position in the global space economy. This is achieved through the maturation of leading-edge instrumentation, which has a clear path to future collaboration on international partnership projects, and through the incubation of new talent in a robust academic setting.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6J 3E7
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00075
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Alberta
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.