Title:
University of Waterloo AISES First Nations Launch 2023-2024
Agreement Number:
23AISES03
Agreement Value:
$8,740.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
Description:
The AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) team at the University of Waterloo is designing, testing, and fabricating a rocket that will fly to 2000 ft above ground level, then deploy a lander that will parachute back to the ground. The lander will carry a GPS/tracking system and a camera, which will provide a video recording of the landing. The rocket and payload will be designed to meet all requirements outlined by the “First Nations Launch (FNL) Moon Challenge” for the 2023-24 competition. The competition will be held in Wisconsin, where the team will work with and compete against other Indigenous student teams from across Turtle Island. Participating in this competition will help team members gain experience with collaboration, teamwork, and the application of technical skills to real-world space projects.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Learning element of the program provides financial support to participate in learning opportunities to
Canadian students at the post-secondary level and physicians to increase their knowledge and experience in advanced space-related educational activities and disciplines.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00021
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
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 Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.