Title:
X-Band Up/Down Converter
Agreement Number:
24STDPV24
Agreement Value:
$261,945.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 30, 2024 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
This project will take the designs to TRL4 level, with prototype modules designed and assembled for benchtop testing. The up and down converters will be integrated into a single module. In addition, a space rated microcontroller for controlling our flight ready UDCs will be added. The integrated UDC will be benchtop tested. The controller hardware will be designed as a prototype PCBA to interface to the converter modules.
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:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5A 4N6
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00051
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Orbital Research Ltd.
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.