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Government of Canadas Space Strategy supports the future of space exploration space science and technology and jobs.As we plan for humanitys return to the Moon there is great potential for Canadian entrepreneurs and scientists to advance lunar science and technology. Canadians will play an important role in the highly competitive and innovative global supply chain of the expanding new space economy.That is why the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation Science and Industry today announced investments of 3 million in technology initiatives for lunar exploration through the Canadian Space Agency CSA.Minister Champagne highlighted the latest support and opportunities provided under the CSAs Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program to expand and prepare Canadian entrepreneurs and scientists to take part in lunar exploration including Mission Control Space Services is receiving 3-million to test cutting-edge technology in lunar orbit and on the Moons surface with a mission currently planned for 2022.Two other Canadian companies Canadensys Aerospace Corporation and NGC Aerospace Ltd. will also demonstrate advanced technologies during a lunar mission. CSA will be supporting scientists in Canadian universities to advance their understanding of the lunar surface.In partnership with NASA a Canadian rover will land on the Moon within the next five years. As a first step the CSA will select two Canadian companies to develop concepts for the rover and science instruments for this mission.The Minister highlighted the governments commitment that Canada remains a leading spacefaring nation. In 2019 the government announced Canada would build Canadarm3 for the Lunar Gateway and fund the development and demonstration of lunar science and technologies in fields that include AI robotics and health. In return for its contribution to the Gateway initiative Canada secured two future crewed flight opportunities in deep space. This includes a flight to the Moon as part of the historic Artemis II mission.The Minister also noted that since early 2020 the government has invested 36.5 million to prepare for future mission opportunities including4.4 million to advance technology for nano- and micro-rovers as well as autonomous science instruments.2.9 million to develop Canadian lunar science instruments.3.3 million to test technology in lunar orbit and on the Moons surface.22.8 million to MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. MDA to establish the technical requirements to build Canadarm3.3.1 million to support the development of technologies targeting the lunar economy and looking to be included into lunar mission supply chains by April 2024.QuotesBy investing in Canadas vibrant space sector we are giving Canadian entrepreneurs creators engineers scientists and researchers the opportunity to advance science and technology and be part of the growing global space economy. The results of these efforts will improve life for everyone in space and on Earth. They will also put Canada at the forefront of space innovation while creating the good jobs of tomorrow.- The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation Science and Industry
