Title:
RF Tile for Next Generation SAR Missions
Agreement Number:
26STDPAA25
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 31, 2026 - Aug 31, 2028
Description:
Canada has long been a leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions. Significant advancements have been made in integrated circuit technology that could improve performance and manufacturability of next generation SAR systems. As Earth Observation constellations get larger, there’s an increased need for more cost-optimized solutions. The purpose of this project is to develop an RF Tile that is a building block of a next generation SAR payload antenna. The expected outcome will be a tested prototype Tile that confirms both the performance and cost of the proposed design. Successful development of an RF Tile can enable high performing future SAR missions for the benefit of Canadians in the areas of disaster management, environmental monitoring, and resource management. A lower cost system based on the proposed architecture can also allow larger constellations to provide faster coverage over Canada’s vast maritime approaches, including the Arctic, and help protect Canadian sovereignty.
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:
Richmond, British Columbia, CA V6V 2J3
Reference Number:
003-2026-2027-Q2-00030
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Operating Name:
MDA Systems Ltd.
Recipient's Legal Name:
MDA Systems Ltd.
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.