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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

York University|Université York

$317,570.00

Star Tracker Design for Space-based Space Surveillance (SBSS)

FY 2020-21 · 2020-07-08

Summary
Space systems play an important and integral role in every facet of our daily lives, including national security and resource management. Therefore, it is critical to protect our valuable assets in space and build resiliency in space systems. In recent years, the growing number of space debris, more generally resident space objects (RSO), have become a significant concern worldwide. The goal of the project is to extend the current nanosatellite star tracker (ST) capabilities for space-based space surveillance and demonstrate a novel approach to RSO identification and tracking. This project has real potential to substantially increase Canada's space surveillance capability.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02020-07-082020-21$299,970.00
12020-07-082020-21$317,570.00

As published

Additional Information
Project initial end date: May 31, 2023 Initial grant amount: 299,970$
Additional Information (French)
Date de fin initiale du projet: 31 mai 2023 Montant initial de la subvention: 299,970$
Agreement End Date
2023-10-31
Agreement Number
19FAYORA12
Agreement Start Date
2020-07-08
Agreement Title
Star Tracker Design for Space-based Space Surveillance (SBSS)
Agreement Title (French)
Star Tracker Design for Space-based Space Surveillance (SBSS)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$317,570.00
Amendment Date
2022-10-04
Amendment Number
1
Description
Space systems play an important and integral role in every facet of our daily lives, including national security and resource management. Therefore, it is critical to protect our valuable assets in space and build resiliency in space systems. In recent years, the growing number of space debris, more generally resident space objects (RSO), have become a significant concern worldwide. The goal of the project is to extend the current nanosatellite star tracker (ST) capabilities for space-based space surveillance and demonstrate a novel approach to RSO identification and tracking. This project has real potential to substantially increase Canada's space surveillance capability.
Description (French)
Les systèmes spatiaux jouent un rôle important et intégral dans tous les aspects de notre vie quotidienne, y compris la sécurité nationale et la gestion des ressources. Il est donc essentiel de protéger nos précieux actifs dans l'espace et de renforcer la résilience des systèmes spatiaux. Ces dernières années, le nombre croissant de débris spatiaux, plus généralement d'objets spatiaux en orbite (OSO), est devenu une préoccupation importante à l'échelle planétaire. L'objectif du projet est d'étendre le développement actuel des nanosatellites traqueurs d'étoiles pour la surveillance spatiale et de démontrer une nouvelle approche de l'identification et du suivi des OSO. Ce projet a des réelles possibilités d'augmenter considérablement la capacité de surveillance spatiale du Canada.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
York University|Université York
Recipient Postal Code
M3J 1P3
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2020-2021-Q2-04647