Title:
Day-time Star Tracker Design and Demonstration for Space Situational Awareness SSA
Agreement Number:
23FAYORA06
Agreement Value:
$534,323.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2024 - Apr 30, 2028
Description:
The long-term objective of this project is to develop a low-cost wide field-of-view (FOV) optical system for debris detection from a nanosatellite. The project will aim to develop a more compact camera capable of real-time image processing for space surveillance in challenging lighting conditions. The project objectives are to design an advanced star field simulator to accurately represent challenging imaging environment, to develop an algorithm using neural network for star and RSO detection in non-ideal light conditions, and to design a real-time adaptive camera control in response to changes in illumination conditions.
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 M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00066
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The Proponent has requested an increase of the grant amount by $ 84,973 to cover costs associated with an additional flight campaign and has also requested an extension of the Project completion date to complete the flight campaign and associated project activities.
Amendment Date
Jun 24, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
York University
Recipient's Legal Name:
York 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.