Dalhousie University

$260,351.00 CAD

≈ 3 Canadians' average pay for a year

Department: Canadian Space Agency
Program: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Recipient country: Canada
Fiscal year: 2017-2018
Agreement period: March 28, 2018 – March 31, 2024
Reference: csa-asc:003-2017-2018-Q4-03786

Published purpose

Dalhousie University CubeSat (DUCS) will test a new CubeSat frame made out of lightweight metal which will provide better space navigation capabilities for future CubeSats. It will as well validate the use of onboard solar energy and battery storage technology to power a stabilization wheel that will better control the position of the satellite's instruments. DUCS will be developed in collaboration with IMP Aerospace and Xeos Technologies, Inc.

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