Title:
Lunar Surface Night-Survivable Mechanical Gimbal Technology Development
Agreement Number:
24STDPU08
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The objective of this project is to develop technology to enable a small gimbal mechanism, capable of surviving the harsh thermal and radiation environment on the lunar surface, onto which cameras, sensors, antennae and other small instruments can be mounted.
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:
Bolton, Ontario, CA L7E 4G9
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00034
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
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.