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

The University of Western Ontario|The University of Western Ontario

$450,000.00

Research in support of the Canadian Lunar Rover Mission

FY 2024-25 · 2025-02-25

Summary
This work will employ a combination of remote sensing data analysis, sample analysis, and simulations of impact crater formation to improve our understanding of the geological context and history of the first Canadian rover landing site region and broader south polar area of the Moon. In addition, analogue field activities and the analysis of samples (Apollo samples, lunar meteorites, regolith simulants) using the first Canadian rover instruments and traditional lab facilities will also better prepare the team for the first Canadian rover operations.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
London|London, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
24EXPLRM
Agreement Start Date
2025-02-25
Agreement Title
Research in support of the Canadian Lunar Rover Mission
Agreement Title (French)
Recherche à l'appui de la mission du rover lunaire canadien
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$450,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This work will employ a combination of remote sensing data analysis, sample analysis, and simulations of impact crater formation to improve our understanding of the geological context and history of the first Canadian rover landing site region and broader south polar area of the Moon. In addition, analogue field activities and the analysis of samples (Apollo samples, lunar meteorites, regolith simulants) using the first Canadian rover instruments and traditional lab facilities will also better prepare the team for the first Canadian rover operations.
Description (French)
Ce travail utilisera une combinaison d’analyse de données provenant de télédétection, d’échantillons et de simulations de formation de cratères d’impact afin d’améliorer notre compréhension du contexte et de l’histoire géologique du pôle Sud lunaire incluant la région du site d’atterrissage du premier rover canadien. De plus, des travaux sur des terrains analogues et d’analyse d’échantillons (échantillons d’Apollo, météorites lunaires, simulants de régolithe), en utilisant les instruments du premier rover canadien et des équipements de laboratoire traditionnels, permettront également de mieux préparer l’équipe aux opérations du premier rover canadien.
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
London|London
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The University of Western Ontario|The University of Western Ontario
Recipient Postal Code
N6A 3K7
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2024-2025-Q4-00009
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