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Canadian Space Agency

Space agency of Canada

asc-csa.gc.ca/eng

Grants since 2016
1 290
Awarded, last 5 years (where amounts are published)
CAD 281.3M
Funded works, last 5 years
2 059
Funded works, all time
7 487

Grants

2020–2023 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

AUTUMN EAST-WEST

Athabasca University

CAD 180k

2019 · research

Artificial intelligence (AI) running on high-performance computers can be trained to help scientists get the most out of space exploration missions. The technology is used to make decisions about where to go, what information to collect, and what data to share with scientists. This project will explore low-power hardware platforms that provide the processing power needed for AI, can be made less susceptible to the effects of radiation, and are ready for the harsh, constrained environment of sp

Mda Systems Ltd

CAD 101.9k

2019 · research

Manifestations of spaceflight-induced sub-clinical cardiovascular disease as a long-term health risk. Human spaceflight dramatically changes the daily exposures of the cardiovascular and musculo-skeletal systems to gravity and physical loading. We will extend our previous observations of increased arterial stiffness and insulin resistance after 6-month spaceflights to determine if 1-year in space exaggerates these conditions and promotes loss of calcium from bones and uptake by arteries. Astrona

University of Waterloo

CAD 881k

2019 · research

Space debris affects satellite communication systems used for internet and security monitoring as well as satellites used for weather tracking. To avoid damages, future satellite constellations will need innovative imaging technology to detect and track debris against the dark setting of space. The cameras currently in use on satellites are limited to debris detection of large (over 10 cm) or metallic debris. This project will develop the capacity to support and test an innovative large-format

Nüvü Caméras Inc.

CAD 249k

2019 · research

Exploring the Moon using rovers is a high priority for the space community. This project will use the Moon-like terrain of Lanzarote, Spain, to answer a series of important operational and scientific questions for rover missions. One goal is to achieve a deeper understanding of volcanism on the Earth and Moon. Another is to optimize mission control operations for future missions to allow rovers to carry out accurate scientific activities over a long period of time. This will be done, in part,

Western University

CAD 135.3k

2019 · research

Spectrometers can be used on satellites to measure greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities around the world. Smaller, more accurate spectrometers will lower the cost of these missions. This project will explore new design concepts for a miniaturized spectrometer that can detect smaller concentrations of greenhouse gases while collecting high-resolution images that make the system less vulnerable to alignment issues or camera flaws. The miniature platform will be designed to meet th

Ghgsat Inc.

CAD 250k