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Title:

International Network of Space-related Programs Integrating Research and Education (CaNoRock - INSPIRE)

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$946,684.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 28, 2017 - Mar 24, 2024

Description:

This project is a five-year collaboration between seven Canadian and Norwegian Universities and the Andøya Space Centre. It uses undergraduate student rocket activities as a unique hands-on training program which acts as a highly visible magnet to attract these students to space-related graduate studies, and to the aerospace industry.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

Increased knowledge and skills in space-related disciplines among Target audience, ex. International conferences (number and type of learning events attended)

-Target audience reached through learning activities and materials related to science and technology (number of persons reached by audience segments)

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2E1

Reference Number:

003-2016-2017-Q4-03326

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Amendment Date

Apr 4, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Alberta

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 Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.

Amendments:

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