Title:
Advanced Laser Joining Techniques for Cryogenic Compatible Materials
Agreement Number:
22STDPQ05
Agreement Value:
$653,660.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 9, 2023 - Jan 31, 2026
Description:
The development of small launch vehicles and modern spacecraft requires manufacturing ultra light-weight tanks to support ever-increasing performance requirements. Additionally, expanding commercialization continually requires reducing costs, reducing production time, and increasing design flexibility and agility.
This project aims to develop novel laser welding practises and processes in order to produce lightweight and structurally rigid stainless-steel tanks for cryogenic storage, which are more cost-effective and agile compared to current options. The development of new core manufacturing technologies can be applied to future space applications (both satellites and human exploration), as well as cryogenic hydrogen storage for commercial airplanes and prismatic liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers for bulk transport of energy commodities on Earth.
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:
Strathroy, Ontario, CA N7G 3H4
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
Nov 7, 2023
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.