Title:
Are Dark Red Small KBOs Devoid of Volatiles? Full Characterization of KBOs Observed With JWST
Agreement Number:
23JWGO2A11
Agreement Value:
$48,620.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 15, 2024 - Oct 31, 2026
Description:
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 2 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on July 6, 2023, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data.
This project will measure multi-band spectrophotometry of several Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) that have already been observed by a number of ground and space-based facilities. These observations will provide detailed compositional and multiplicity information about these bodies. The result of this work is a sample of the most highly characterized KBOs which will be invaluable for deciphering the formative vs. evolutionary processes these objects have undergone.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W 3N7
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00085
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Amendment Date
Sep 10, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Victoria
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.