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Title:

EeyouSat

Agreement Number:

25AO4ARCT

Agreement Value:

$249,856.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 30, 2027

Description:

This project aims to enhance satellite-based mapping and monitoring of coastal ecosystems, with an initial focus on Eeyou Istchee, where the Cree Nation has reported habitat degradation. It will conduct R&D to improve mapping of submerged vegetation and coastal ice.

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:

Ste-Pétronille, Quebec, CA G0A 4C0

Reference Number:

003-2025-2026-Q2-00041

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Arctus 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.