Title:
C6 STARS (Space Transmission and Reception System) towards TRL-6
Agreement Number:
20STDPK21
Agreement Value:
$383,377.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 26, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
(20STDPK21) As the commercial small-sat market grows, new affordable systems are needed to maintain high-performance communication links between launch vehicles, satellites, and data relay systems. As such, C6 Launch Systems has designed, built, and tested a prototype phased-array and transceiver system that allows spacecraft to electronically steer radio beams towards earth and space-based stations to provide high-performance data links. This project elevates the technology readiness level (TRL) of the phased-array and transceiver system through design enhancements, scale-up and laboratory qualification tests.
This project will facilitate performance improvements on the C6 Launch vehicle and unveil the technologies as a revolutionary phased-array and transceiver technology for launch vehicles and nanosatellites, thereby, positioning Canadian industry as trailblazers.
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 M5G 2H5
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04487
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:
C6 Launch Systems
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.