University of Alberta

Published purpose

This project aims to increase the technology readiness level (TRL) of the Search Coil Magnetometer (SCM) and of the high-energy particle microburst detector in order to qualify the use of both instruments on future spacecraft. The second goal is to foster the creation of highly qualified Canadian personnel by providing an end-to-end space-like mission for students to acquire hands-on experience with space sector technologies. The key advantage of PEPPER-X to Canadians is the strengthening of Canada’s national position in the global space economy. This is achieved through the maturation of leading-edge instrumentation, which has a clear path to future collaboration on international partnership projects, and through the incubation of new talent in a robust academic setting.