Title:
High Resolution Geophysical Characterization of the Lunar Subsurface using
Miniaturized Seismometers and Gravimeters
Agreement Number:
21EXPLEAP1
Agreement Value:
$900,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 2, 2021 - Jun 30, 2027
Description:
Following the Announcement of Opportunity published on Nov. 9, 2020, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to work in collaboration with researchers from the University of Manitoba and McGill University, to use miniaturized seismometers and gravimeters to develop new models of the Moon's structure. The team will conduct high resolution studies of the lunar subsurface while strengthening Canada's talent pool in space by training eight postgraduate researchers.
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:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5A 1S6
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q1-05240
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Payment will be made over five financial years from 2021/22 to 2025/26.
Amendment Date
Jan 27, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Simon Fraser University
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.