European Space Agency

$193,687,234.00 CAD

≈ $4.68 for every person in Canada ≈ 2,503 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Canadian Space Agency
Program
Contributions under the Canada/European Space Agency (ESA) Cooperation Agreement
Recipient country
France
Fiscal year
2019-2020
Agreement period
January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2030
Reference
csa-asc:003-2019-2020-Q3-00003

Published purpose

The European Exploration Envelope Program (E3P) is an optional program of the European Space Agency (ESA). E3P encompasses ESA’s human and robotic space exploration activities, such as the operation and utilization of the International Space Station, selected space science activities, Moon and Mars missions and some associated technology development.

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This contribution funds Canada's participation in the European Space Agency's exploration program, covering activities such as International Space Station operations, lunar and Mars missions, and related technology development.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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