Canadian Space Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedScientific Consulting for Sub-Orbital Demonstration of SHOW Water Observation Prototype
Awarded 13 Jan 2016
Awarded13 Jan 2016
Value$784,783.70
SupplierABB INC.
AgencyCanadian Space Agency
ProvinceQuebec
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 1mo ago1y 9mo term
Awarded 13 Jan 2016Expired 29 Sept 2017
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The Canadian Space Agency awarded a contract to ABB INC.
for scientific consulting services related to the sub-orbital demonstration of the SHOW (Spatial Heterodyne Observation of Water) prototype on a high-altitude aircraft.
The contract, valued at CAD 784,783.7, supported the advancement of this water observation technology.
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