XIPHOS SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Published purpose

The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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. More specifically, this project entitled "" Q6 -LOCOOS "" has the objective (s): The project being funded under this contribution entails integrating the LOCOOS (Low-Cost Orbit and Orientation State estimation) software developed by NGC Aerospace Ltd. with Xiphos' Q6 processor and deploying the resulting Q6-LOCOOS product on one of three possible satellite opportunities. The Q6-LOCOOS product will offer superior technical ADCS and GNC performance and capabilities, at a compelling price point, to microsat, nanosat and cubesat platforms. Xiphos' experience with this development pattern provides NGC and the LOCOOS software a perfect vehicle for delivery of an innovative and leading-edge GNC and ADCS product to a broad market.