Canadian technologies on the Moon

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Canadian technologies on the Moon

2024-02-15 - Three Canadian companies have received funding from the Canadian Space Agency to test their technologies in the harsh environment of the Moon.

Canadensys Aerospace Corporation will demonstrate an AI-enabled operational lunar 360-degree imaging system, including multiple cameras. 

Mission Control will test two technologies: an AI algorithm to classify types of lunar geological features and a software for remote operations on deep-space missions.

NGC Aerospace will test a navigation system, similar to the GPS technology used on Earth. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, Canadensys Aerospace, Mission Control – MoonNet, NGC Aerospace)

Three Canadian companies will put their technologies to the test in the harsh environment of the Moon.

Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
Bolton, Ontario

Technology: AI-enabled operational lunar 360° imaging system, including multiple cameras

Capturing stunning panoramic images of the lunar surface

Mission Control 
Ottawa, Ontario

Technology #1: AI algorithm for terrain classification

Analyzing the Moon’s terrain autonomously

Technology #2: Software for remote distributed mission operations

Lowering cognitive load, operator fatigue and training needs for deep-space robotic operations

NGC Aerospace Ltd.
Sherbrooke, Quebec

Technology: Lunar navigation system similar to the GPS technology used on Earth

Guiding a lunar vehicle and landing it safely at a precise location

Thanks to the financial support of the Canadian Space Agency, these companies will have six technology demonstration opportunities on or around the Moon until 2027. 

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