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Title:

Killick-1: A GNSS Reflectometry CubeSat for Measuring Sea Ice Thickness and Extent

Agreement Number:

17CCPNFL11

Agreement Value:

$249,062.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 28, 2018 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Killick-1 will test an existing technology designed to monitor oceans (sea-ice detection and concentration estimation) and fit it on the smaller CubeSat frame, which could lead to cheaper solutions to monitor and collect data on our oceans. Killick-1 will be developed in collaboration with Newfoundland-based C-Core and the University of Prince Edward Island.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 3X9

Reference Number:

003-2017-2018-Q4-03787

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

1st amendment (2019-05-14) : Agreement value increased to $204,062
2nd amendment (2021-02-26) : Agreement end date changed from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023
3rd amendment (2022-01-24) : Project value increased to $224,062

Amendment Date

Mar 24, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Memorial University of Newfoundland

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.

Amendments:

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