📋 Tender Overview
Now that the RADARSAT Constellation Mission RCM is observing Earth from space the Government of Canada is looking at options for its successor. The future solution will ensure Canadians continue to benefit from the important services enabled by high-quality Earth observation data.What comes next is now the big question. With so many technologies in place and with new ones to come the Government of Canada wants to hear businesses innovative ideas for how best to succeed the RCM and meet Canadas increasing needs for Earth observation data.In planning for beyond the RCM the Government of Canada aims to leverage Canadian expertise state-of-the art space technologies and global trends in Earth observation. This will also enable the delivery of responsive and cost-effective services of importance to Canadians.The request for proposal is open to Canadian industry until March 20 2020.QuotesIn a country as vast as ours Earth observation data helps our government to make evidence-based decisions to keep Canadians safe protect our environment and manage our countrys natural resources. We are now planning for the RADARSAT Constellation Missions successor so that Canadians can continue to benefit from important services empowered by space.- The Honourable Navdeep Bains Minister of Innovation Science and Industry
