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LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 25, 2020
LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada has joined humanity's return to the Moon – an investment in science, innovation and research to unlock new opportunities for economic growth and to help us answer important questions about our planet, universe and ourselves.
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is presenting Canada's space community, including small and medium-sized businesses, with the opportunity to contribute technologies to national and international efforts of exploring the Moon. This is a crucial step in humanity's quest to travel further in space, onwards to Mars.
The CSA is awarding 7 contracts worth a total of $ 4.36 million to 5 companies and one university to advance concepts for nano- and micro-rovers, as well as autonomous science instruments. These advancements will serve as the first steps towards landing and conducting Canadian science on the surface of the Moon.
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"Our Government is positioning Canada's space sector to reach for the Moon and beyond. This investment will help Canadian businesses bring their technologies to market, creating opportunities for them to join the growing space economy while supporting Canada to achieve world firsts in space science and exploration."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
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Contracts Awarded: Concept Studies and Technology Development for Lunar Autonomous Science Payloads
Canada's role in lunar exploration
Space Strategy for Canada
Innovation and Skills Plan
Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca
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