Enabling Technology for Future Missions RFP

Description: SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BACKGROUND The Space Technology Development Program (STDP) mandate is to formulate, implement and manage contracted out research and development (R\&D) projects in response to identified needs. Its objectives are to develop and demonstrate strategic technologies that have a strong potential for reducing technical uncertainties for future Canadian space activities. The STDP will therefore support the development of technologies to meet the current and future needs of the Canadian Space Program. OBJECTIVES The objective of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to enable the development of Space Technologies that are in line with the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) priorities and mission roadmaps. For the Priority Technology (PT) specified herein (see APPENDIX A-5 of ANNEX A), the work solicited is the development and advancement of the technology (Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)), (see APPENDIX A-1 of ANNEX A) to reduce technical uncertainties and support approval and implementation of specific potential future space missions of interest to Canada.