Title:
Development of a low Earth orbit (LEO) Satellite Navigation Receiver and demonstration of PNT enhancements
Agreement Number:
24STDPU43
Agreement Value:
$958,582.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 22, 2024 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
Access to improved navigation and time is paramount to the modernization and automation of several industries, including agriculture, natural resource management (mining), and transportation. This project focusses on development of Xona-enabled user equipment (receiver) technology for use within heavy industry applications, in particular precision agriculture and mining. This includes field-testing of the signals and hardware, testing of live satellite transmissions, and development of an in-house Xona PULSAR receiver. The in-house receiver will serve as a baseline to showcase various features and Xona capabilities to industry leaders and to enable demonstration of resilient high precision positioning within the agricultural and mining industries. These domains represent major pillars of Canadian industry and are also the expected early adopters of Xona’s technology. By implementing and field-testing this receiver with actual PULSAR satellite signals, Xona will prepare its technology for expansion into the larger Canadian and global business and industrial contexts.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6R 2G6
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00047
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Xona Space Systems Canada, 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.