The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the primary national research and development organization of the Canadian government, playing a significant role in advancing Canada's capabilities in the space industry. It is involved in space-related research and development, including aerospace engineering, astronomy, and space technology. The NRC collaborates with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), industry, academia, and international organizations on space missions and projects, such as the James Webb Space Telescope and the Cosmological Advanced Survey Telescope for Optical and UV Research (CASTOR). Key areas of focus include earth observation, sensor development and testing, and space systems development, with the goal of supporting Canadian space policies and priorities.
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Xona Space Systems is partnering with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the National Research Council of Canada to demonstrate distribution of Canada’s UTC time standard through the Pulsar network.
Defence Research and Development Canada’s Canadian Safety and Security Program provided $850,000 to support Xona Space Systems’ infrastructure partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the National Research Council of Canada.
NordSpace secured advisory services and up to $335,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program to refine its additive manufacturing process for rocket engines.
NordSpace is receiving advisory services and up to $335,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
The National Research Council of Canada will undertake a Benchmarking Quantum Platform to provide expert assessment of underlying quantum technologies while working closely with quantum companies.
The National Research Council of Canada will provide critical components to ESA’s WIVERN mission, the 11th Earth Explorer mission under the FutureEO programme.
MDA Space Ltd. was awarded a contract by the National Research Council of Canada to support the development, construction, and integration of radio telescope technology for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory on 2024-06-03.
The project collaborated with the National Research Council of Canada, which focuses on advanced air mobility research and development.
Kellie Gerardi flew on Galactic 05 sponsored by the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences and conducted three experiments in fluid dynamics and biomedical research that had been tested previously on parabolic flights operated by the National Research Council of Canada.
Stardust Technologies collaborated with the Canadian Space Agency and the National Research Council of Canada on the EDEN project using virtual reality, neural systems, and haptics feedback for mental health support in lunar, Martian, and microgravity environments.