Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 16, 2019 -

Description:

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are used for many types of missions that involve science, Earth observation, communication, and more. An important part of a satellite's data management system is the Payload Control Unit (PCU). Used by commercial, government, and space agency customers, the market for low-cost, high-performance satellite technology is growing. This project will test the ability of a new type of low-cost PCU based on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product to stand up to the harsh environment of space on long missions in high-LEO (in the exosphere). The result will be a component that can be produced quickly and scaled to meet large customer demands. Producing low-cost, high-performance, space-ready PCUs will allow Canadian industry to meet the needs of new markets and retain experts in small satellite technology. It will also lead to a better understanding of environmental issues and improved security and monitoring of our coastlines and waters.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2019-2020-Q1-04245

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Xiphos Systems Corporation