- 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
2019 · research · CSA Collaborative ISS science support for NASA HERO
The effect of long-duration space flight on bone microarchitecture and strength using three-dimensional high resolution imaging.
2019 · research
The purpose of this grant is to provide support to a team of astronomers from the University of Calgary to analyze multi-wavelength imaging data of the central and northeast regions of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) obtained with ASTROSAT.
2019 · research
Large amounts of data move around the world through fiber-optic cables. However, in places where running cables is impractical, satellites are used instead. Optical links provide the critical connections that allow data to move between stations on Earth and satellite constellations in space. This project will test different approaches to develop a system that can transfer data at rates that are 10 times faster than what is possible with current technologies. The project will answer important q
Mpb Communications Inc.
2019 · research
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations currently under development will require the use of high-speed optical inter-satellite links to move vast amounts of data from satellite to satellite. To achieve this, the satellite optical terminals will need precision acquisition and tracking capabilities to establish and maintain tightly focused optical communications links. The project will leverage past work done by Honeywell on the James Webb Space Telescope Fine Guidance Sensor and other sp
Com Dev Ltd
2019 · research
The modern global space architecture is more open, inclusive and diverse than ever before, but also more distributed and fragmented. From satellite servicing, orbital debris and contested space to Lunar Gateway and planetary surface exploration, situational awareness is a current topic of interest across all mission classes. Canadensys is advancing the development of a small, low-cost, deep-space-ruggedized 360° imager that supports both situational awareness and hazard detection for both orbi
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
2019 · research
The purpose of this grant is to support the participation of a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo to the European Space Agency mission Euclid. This mission will perform wide and deep surveys of the sky, at visible and near-infrared wavelengths, with the goal of understanding the nature of dark energy.
2019 · research
Robotic equipment used on the Lunar Gateway will need to work with heavy payloads and operate in harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures. To ensure that this equipment can function reliably, accurate force sensors will be used. However, during long duration space missions, these sensors become less reliable as they are exposed to different levels of force and work. This project will develop and test a new type of force sensor that measures changes that happen during active movement to ov
Good Vibrations Engineering Ltd.
2019 · research
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites are used to scan vast areas of ocean to reliably detect any ships that are there. These wide area scans produce low-resolution images, but high-resolution images are needed to identify illegal activities like unregulated fishing. A new satellite called SAR-XL has two independent radars—one that takes wide angle, low-resolution images, and another than produces high-resolution ones. This project will develop software and systems to allow both of the sat
Urthecast Corporation
2019 · research
Rovers will play an important role in exploring and mapping the rugged terrain on the Moon. They will also be used to find important resources like water or titanium, which will enable astronauts to conduct longer missions. This project will use the moon-like terrain of Lanzarote, Spain, to demonstrate the ability of rovers to map geological variations across an area. It will also test different tool combinations and search methods to identify which ones are best used by rovers to find and map
2019 · research
Organized by SEDS Canada, the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-SBX) is a national competition for Canadian post-secondary students to design and test a small scientific experiment to fly on board a high-altitude balloon provided by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Two winning teams were selected by SEDS Canada to attend the 2019 CAN-SBX launch campaign in Timmins, Ontario in August 2019 and to test t
Chimira Nicole Andres
2019 · research
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are used for many types of missions that involve science, Earth observation, communication, and more. An important part of a satellite's data management system is the Payload Control Unit (PCU). Used by commercial, government, and space agency customers, the market for low-cost, high-performance satellite technology is growing. This project will test the ability of a new type of low-cost PCU based on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product to stand up to the
Xiphos Systems Corporation
2019 · research
A new set of six Earth-observation satellites will provide a very precise snapshot of most of Earth's surface on a daily basis so that changes can be tracked over time. The data must be accurately calibrated, which is normally a time-consuming, manual task. This project will provide three system components to cost-effectively automate this process. One system will automatically calibrate the many images produced by the six satellites. A validation system will assess the images as they are tran
Urthecast Corporation
2019 · research
Satellite telecommunications companies are in need of fleets of very small satellites, commonly referred to as nanosatellites with high capacity communications equipment. To meet the growing demand, new processes and design considerations are needed. This project will create a new Canadian communications platform that can support the growing demand and performance requirements in telecommunications. This work will position Canada as a leader in the nanosatellite industry and provide new forms
Kepler Communications Inc.
2019 · research
The Wide-Angle Fabry-Perot (WAF-P) imaging spectrometer is the main instrument on satellites that is used to measure greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities around the world. This project will use lessons learned from the current version of the spectrometer to provide major performance improvements that will make it perform 10 times better. These improvements will miniaturize the platform, provide the spectrometer with the ability to detect very small concentrations of gases like m
Ghgsat Inc.
2019 · research
Organized by SEDS Canada, the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-SBX) is a national competition for Canadian post-secondary students to design and test a small scientific experiment to fly on board a high-altitude balloon provided by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Two winning teams were selected by SEDS Canada to attend the 2019 CAN-SBX launch campaign in Timmins, Ontario in August 2019 and to test t
Giulia Rossi
2019–2023 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Advanced Localization for Spacecraft / Drone Testbed
2019 · research
Maya HTT proposes an innovative machine learning technique that will provide more reliable thermal simulation models for investigating spacecraft operational scenarios and allow for the creation of a database of optical property changes that occur with exposure to the space environment. This innovation will improve the correlation of thermal model predictions with spacecraft in-flight temperatures. The technique will build on data from computer thermal simulation models, developed during spacec
Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd.
2019 · research
Organized by SEDS Canada, the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-SBX) is a national competition for Canadian post-secondary students to design and test a small scientific experiment to fly on board a high-altitude balloon provided by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Two winning teams were selected by SEDS Canada to attend the 2019 CAN-SBX launch campaign in Timmins, Ontario in August 2019 and to test t
Matthew Svensson
2019 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology - Learning
IAC01 - Doerksen, Kelsey
2019 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology - Learning
IAC22 - Jain, Vidushi
2019 · research
Organized by SEDS Canada, the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-SBX) is a national competition for Canadian post-secondary students to design and test a small scientific experiment to fly on board a high-altitude balloon provided by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Two winning teams were selected by SEDS Canada to attend the 2019 CAN-SBX launch campaign in Timmins, Ontario in August 2019 and to test t
2019 · research · Contributions under the Canada/European Space Agency (ESA) Cooperation Agreement
Canada's annual assessed contribution to the European Space Agency's (ESA) Basic Activities for the year 2019.
2019 · research
Moon exploration missions are a high priority for governments and commercial organizations. For these missions to be successful, lunar landing systems must provide space vehicles with the ability to land in specific locations and on any kind of terrain. Currently, landing systems that can reach a target site accurately, detect hazards on the Moon's surface, and avoid them are not commercially available. This project will design and test a cost-effective, lightweight landing system that combine
2019 · research
Robots are used on space missions to assist astronauts with difficult tasks and give them more time for valuable work. To protect astronauts from accidentally being hit with heavy, fast moving machines, space robots are made of lightweight materials and are designed to move slowly. These safety designs make it difficult for robots to do work around humans that requires fast, precise movements. This project will use robotic arms like the ones used in automotive and medical settings to test how
Exonetik Inc.
2019 · research
The purpose of this grant is to provide support to a team of astronomers at the University of Alberta with their analysis of the ASTROSAT observations of the Black Hole X-ray Binary GX 339-4. The objective of the study is to measure the X-ray properties of this system during an outburst and compare them with modern accretion and jet models.
2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint often struggle to accurately measure their emissions. GHGSat developed a technology that measures gas emissions from industrial facilities from space. In 2016, GHGSat successfully launched its first nanosatellite and is now looking to expand and launch two more nanosatellites. GHGSat will partner with Sinclair Interplanetary and Xiphos System Corporation to demonstrate the Darkstar-Q8 optical downlink system, which is expected to improve the do
Ghgsat Inc.
2018 · research
Automated Land Cover Toolbox (ALTbox): This project will create software tools that will automate and expedite the processing and analysis of multi-sensor datasets, acquired from RADARSAT-2 and several optical Earth Observation sensors, for land cover mapping and change detection. The need for broad scale mapping and monitoring has been recognized by Canadian government departments such as Fisheries & Oceans for coastal areas, and Environment and Climate Change Canada and Natural Resources Canad
2018 · research
Micro and nano-class missions are expected to play an increasingly important role in future space exploration as they offer quick and inexpensive ways to supplement and augment larger international and commercial missions. Despite their small size and budget, they must still be able to provide meaningful exploration capabilities in terms of payload capacity, mobility, survivability, communications with Earth, etc. Canadensys aims to develop nano-class multi-mission platform technology in suppo
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Actuators transform electrical energy into mechanical energy to move and control mobile devices. Magnetorheological (MR) actuation is a unique technology with exceptional dynamic performance thanks to the MR fluid's viscosity that increases when exposed to a magnetic field, almost to the point of becoming solid. Actuators using MR fluids present characteristics making them very interesting for use in space compared to other types of actuators: increased performance, lower mass and more safety wh
Exonetik Inc.
2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
A Remote Sensing Virtual Machine incorporating multiple space-based data and M2M connections in a cloud-compatible environment Kepler has evolved monitoring techniques which use satellite radar data to monitor water extent, water level and water flow, with a focus on wetlands. In this project, improvements will be made via: - The integration of multiple sources of earth observation data and ancillary data to improve of accuracy of monitoring results; - State-of-the-art computing technologies pr
Kepler Space Inc.
2018–2023 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Technology Demonstration of Soil Moisture Monitoring with Reflected GNSS Signals
2018–2022 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Study of Electrical potential, Remote sensing, and Preservation of biosignatures at sites of serpentinization (SERP)
2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Title: Utilization of Multi Radar Data Sets with Advanced Data Fusion Techniques. Exploitation of RADAR data sets using InSAR technology to measure heave and subsidence has been proven but frequency and resolution differences between the satellites has meant that the archives have always been processed separately and could not be combined, thus limiting the potential to track change over the life of multi missions. The objective of this project is to combine ERS, Envisat, R1/R2, Sentinel and X-b
Tre Altamira Inc.
2018 · research
Multisensor Value-Added Products and Services from Satellite Temporal Series Analysis (MUSES) The MUSES project is aimed at providing institutional users with powerful processing chains capable of managing and manipulating short or near real time multi-sensor data and operational products and services thanks to an interoperable platform.
Cs Communication & Systems Canada
2018 · research
IDRSat aims to study how materials degrade in space by looking at how useful construction materials are affected by extreme temperatures, radiation, and space debris in low Earth orbit, and by studying material changes in colour, texture, brittleness, and electrical conductivity. The results of the study could lead to more cost-efficient solutions for the space sector. The satellite will be completed in collaboration with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, University of Alberta, SED Systems and Innocor
2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellations currently under development will require the use of high-speed optical inter-satellite links to move vast amounts of data within the satellite mesh. To achieve this, satellite optical terminals will need to have precision acquisition and tracking capability to establish and maintain the tightly focused optical communications links. COM DEV will develop the Optical Pointing and Tracking Relay Assembly for Communication (OPTRAC) system to provide the
Com Dev Ltd.
2018 · research
This project aims advance the detection and characterization of extrasolar planets and their atmospheres by observing and studying the host stars and brown dwarfs that are most amenable to discovering potentially habitable planets. The results of the project will leverage Canada's contribution to the James Webb Space Telescope by furnishing some of the best targets for the study of exoplanetary habitability.
2018 · research
Often populated, coastal areas are very particularly sensitive to environmental changes. Accurate mapping of coastal zones is crucial for scientific advancement, resource management, security and defense operations. However, Canada's coastline mapping remains relatively incomplete due to its vast extent and difficult access to several shallow zones. Advances in satellite technologies, especially hyperspectral remote sensing, can help fill this gap. The WaterSat Imaging Spectrometer Experiment
2018–2023 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Coded Hemodynamic Imaging to Enhance Astronault Health
2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology