The Governors of the University of Alberta

$4,700,000.00 CAD

≈ 60 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
2021-2022
Agreement period
March 31, 2022 – March 31, 2027
Reference
csa-asc:003-2021-2022-Q4-00002

Published purpose

The project is to build and launch a low-Earth orbiting satellite to study the transport of space radiation into the atmosphere, and the subsequent impact on Earth’s climate. The mission will be funded in collaboration with the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Province of Alberta.

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This project funds the construction and launch of a low-Earth orbiting satellite to study how space radiation enters the atmosphere and affects Earth's climate, with collaboration from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Province of Alberta.

Category: Research Primarily funds activity in Canada

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View official source record Imported July 30, 2026 from open.canada.ca Grants & Contributions