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

University of Victoria|Université de Victoria

$275,412.00

ORCA2SAT: Optical and Radio Calibration of Atmospheric Attenuation CubeSat

FY 2017-18 · 2018-03-28

Summary
ORCA²Sat will develop and test new advancements in technology to better understand “dark energy”, and enigmatic form of energy making up 75% of the universe believed to cause the universe to expand at an accelerating rate. Operating with two payloads, this CubeSat will calibrate a number of both optical and radio observatories in an effort to reduce uncertainties associated with measurements of the universal expansion rate. These calibrated measurements may provide new insights into the nature of dark energy and the universal expansion rate. ORCA²Sat is to be developed in collaboration with Simon Frasier University, the University of British Colombia, the Technical University of Lisbon in Portugal, Harvard University in the USA, the National Research Council, and Space Systems Loral based in the USA.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Victoria|Victoria, British Columbia, 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
02018-03-282017-18$200,000.00
12018-03-282017-18$225,412.00
22018-03-282017-18$275,412.00

As published

Additional Information
1st amendment (2019-05-21) : Agreement value increased to $205,412 2nd amendment (2021-03-16) : Agreement end date changed from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023 3rd amendment (2022-01-24) : Project value increased to $225,412
Additional Information (French)
1er amendement (2019-05-21) : La valeur de l'entente a été modifiée à 205,412$ 2ème amendement (2021-03-16) : La date de fin de l'entente a été modifiée du 31 mars 2022 au 31 mars 2023 3àme amendement (2022-01-24) : La valeur du projet a augmenté à 225,412$
Agreement End Date
2024-03-31
Agreement Number
17CCPVIC19
Agreement Start Date
2018-03-28
Agreement Title
ORCA2SAT: Optical and Radio Calibration of Atmospheric Attenuation CubeSat
Agreement Title (French)
ORCA2SAT: Optical and Radio Calibration of Atmospheric Attenuation CubeSat
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$275,412.00
Amendment Date
2023-03-06
Amendment Number
2
Description
ORCA²Sat will develop and test new advancements in technology to better understand “dark energy”, and enigmatic form of energy making up 75% of the universe believed to cause the universe to expand at an accelerating rate. Operating with two payloads, this CubeSat will calibrate a number of both optical and radio observatories in an effort to reduce uncertainties associated with measurements of the universal expansion rate. These calibrated measurements may provide new insights into the nature of dark energy and the universal expansion rate. ORCA²Sat is to be developed in collaboration with Simon Frasier University, the University of British Colombia, the Technical University of Lisbon in Portugal, Harvard University in the USA, the National Research Council, and Space Systems Loral based in the USA.
Description (French)
Le projet ORCA²Sat permettra d'élaborer et de mettre à l'essai de nouvelles percées technologiques afin de mieux comprendre l'« énergie sombre », forme d'énergie mystérieuse qui représente 75 % de l'Univers et qu'on pense être à l'origine d'une expansion de l'Univers à une vitesse accélérée. Fonctionnant avec deux charges utiles, l'ORCA2Sat étalonnera un certain nombre d'observatoires optiques et radio afin de réduire l'incertitude liée aux mesures de la vitesse d'expansion de l'Univers. Ces mesures étalonnées pourraient offrir de nouvelles indications sur la nature de l'énergie sombre et la vitesse d'expansion de l'Univers. Ce projet sera réalisé en collaboration avec l'Université Simon Fraser, l'Université de Colombie-Britannique, l'Université technique de Lisbonne au Portugal, l'Université Harvard aux États-Unis, le Conseil national de recherches de même que l'industrie Space Systems Loral basé aux États-Unis.
Expected Results
-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects). -Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj
Expected Results (French)
-Des connaissances accrues grâce à des projets de recherche dans les domaines prioritaires en science et technologie spatiale (nombre de projets et initiatives décernées et en cours, nombre de personnes hautement qualifiées (PHQ) prenant part à des projet
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
Victoria|Victoria
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Victoria|Université de Victoria
Recipient Postal Code
V8W 2Y2
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2017-2018-Q4-03785
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