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

Memorial University of Newfoundland|Université Memorial de Terre-Neuve

$350,000.00

Killick-2 - A CubeSat for Ocean Monitoring in Support of Climate Change Adaptation (3U)

FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-24

Summary
Killick-2 is a project proposed by Memorial University (MUN) for the Canadian Space Agency CUBICS initiative. The MUN team proposes a 3U CubeSat called Killick-2 containing a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) Reflectometry payload to measure ocean parameters from space. The applications proposed for Killick-2 are sea ice detection and concentration estimation and ocean dynamic parameters (wind and wave). The Killick-2 supervisory team will select a mission development team from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and will consist of lead researchers in postgraduate studies and an engineering team consisting of undergraduate electrical and mechanical engineering students. The postgraduate team will lead the GNSS-R payload development, while the undergraduate team will lead the satellite bus development. The undergraduate design team will be composed primarily junior and senior students. The Killick-2 project has significant benefits to Canada in the context of development of highly qualified personnel (HQPs) in space systems and earth observation. Furthermore, Killick-2 will gather a significant GNSS-R dataset that will be useful for the understanding the impacts of climate change.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, 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
02023-03-242022-23$350,000.00
12023-03-242022-23$350,000.00

As published

Additional Information
The Proponent has requested an extension of the Project completion date until December 31, 2027, at no additional cost to the CSA, in order to carry out the remaining Project activities.
Additional Information (French)
Le bénéficiaire a demandé une prolongation de la date d’achèvement du projet jusqu’au 31 décembre 2027, sans coût supplémentaire pour l’ASC, afin de mener à bien les activités restantes du projet.
Agreement End Date
2027-12-31
Agreement Number
22CUBMUN09
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-24
Agreement Title
Killick-2 - A CubeSat for Ocean Monitoring in Support of Climate Change Adaptation (3U)
Agreement Title (French)
Killick-2 - Un CubeSat pour la surveillance des océans à l’appui de l’adaptation au changement climatique (3U)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$350,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-08-04
Amendment Number
1
Description
Killick-2 is a project proposed by Memorial University (MUN) for the Canadian Space Agency CUBICS initiative. The MUN team proposes a 3U CubeSat called Killick-2 containing a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) Reflectometry payload to measure ocean parameters from space. The applications proposed for Killick-2 are sea ice detection and concentration estimation and ocean dynamic parameters (wind and wave). The Killick-2 supervisory team will select a mission development team from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and will consist of lead researchers in postgraduate studies and an engineering team consisting of undergraduate electrical and mechanical engineering students. The postgraduate team will lead the GNSS-R payload development, while the undergraduate team will lead the satellite bus development. The undergraduate design team will be composed primarily junior and senior students. The Killick-2 project has significant benefits to Canada in the context of development of highly qualified personnel (HQPs) in space systems and earth observation. Furthermore, Killick-2 will gather a significant GNSS-R dataset that will be useful for the understanding the impacts of climate change.
Description (French)
Killick-2 est un projet proposé par l’Université Memorial (MUN) pour l’initiative CUBICS de l’Agence spatiale canadienne. L’équipe MUN propose un CubeSat 3U appelé Killick-2 contenant une charge utile de réflectométrie basée sur le système mondial de navigation par satellite (GNSS) pour mesurer les paramètres océaniques depuis l’espace. Les applications proposées pour Killick-2 sont la détection de la glace de mer et l’estimation de la concentration et les paramètres dynamiques de l’océan (vent et vagues). L’équipe de gestion du Killick-2 sélectionnera une équipe de développement de mission de la Faculté de génie et des sciences appliquées et sera composée de chercheurs principaux en études de troisième cycle et d’une équipe d’ingénierie composée d’étudiants de premier cycle en génie électrique et mécanique. L’équipe de troisième cycle dirigera le développement de la charge utile GNSS-R, tandis que l’équipe de premier cycle dirigera le développement du bus satellite. L’équipe de conception de premier cycle sera composée principalement d’étudiants juniors et seniors. Le projet Killick-2 présente des avantages importants pour le Canada dans le contexte du perfectionnement de personnel hautement qualifié (PHQ) dans les systèmes spatiaux et l’observation de la Terre. De plus, Killick-2 rassemblera un important ensemble de données GNSS-R qui sera utile pour comprendre les impacts du changement climatique.
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
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Université Memorial de Terre-Neuve
Recipient Operating Name
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
Recipient Postal Code
A1B 3X9
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2022-2023-Q4-00053