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Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)

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The Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) is a Canadian government scientific laboratory focused on research and development in wireless technologies, with emphasis on efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum. As a federal center of excellence for information and communications technologies (ICT), CRC provides technical advice and support to various government departments and agencies, including the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). CRC's space-related activities include satellite communication know-how, search and rescue satellite-aided tracking (SARSAT) expertise, and global navigation satellite system support. Associated keywords: wireless communications, satellite communications, radio spectrum, R&D, Canadian Space Agency.

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History · 1 eventJan 1, 1969 · Defence Research Telecommunications Establishment renamed Communications Research Centre
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. Jan 1, 1969Identity Change

    Defence Research Telecommunications Establishment renamed Communications Research Centre

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    Predecessor
    Defense Research Telecommunications Establishment, Canada
    Successor
    Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)
    Event context

    DRTE built and launched Alouette 1 (1962), Canada's first satellite. It was renamed Communications Research Centre (CRC) in 1969 and transferred to the then-Department of Communications (now folded into the ISED lineage). Modeled as an identity_change since DRTE's functions and much of its research staff continued directly as CRC, though the exact transfer mechanics are not independently re-verified in this pass.

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