Title:
Advanced Antenna Technology for Telecommunication Nanosatellites
Agreement Number:
20STDPK11
Agreement Value:
$481,128.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 26, 2020 - Oct 30, 2021
Description:
(20STDPK11) Advanced spacecraft antenna technologies are needed in order to deliver high-throughput, low-cost, and reliable connectivity services from satellites. Over the years, substantial advancements have been made towards antennas for use in traditional geostationary satellites. These are employed, for instance, when delivering satellite television or rural broadband services.
However, relatively little advancements have been made on antenna technologies for nanosatellites. Characterized as low-cost, rapid to develop, and rapid to deploy, nanosatellites can offer novel connectivity services, but are hindered by limited advancements in underlying antenna technologies.
This project will seek to develop a novel Ku-band antenna for use on Kepler's nanosatellite constellation. The impact of this technology will be to improve permissible data throughput and reduce the cost of delivering Kepler's connectivity services.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M6H 4A6
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04482
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kepler Communications 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.