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Proposed CASTOR Space Telescope Waits on Government

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The proposed Canadian led Cosmological Advanced Survey Telescope for Optical and uv Research, commonly referred to by its acronym CASTOR, while not in limbo, is in need of some timely attention by decision makers in government. This according to a recent update from the Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA).

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UK Space Agency Participation in CASTOR Telescope Project Moves Forward

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In April of this year the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) signed an Memorandum of Understanding that included potential partnerships through the UKSA’s Science & Exploration Bilateral Programme. Now, we know that one of those areas where the partnership is moving forward is with the Canadian led CASTOR Telescope project. The UKSA has been working towards new bilateral programs since …

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CASTOR telescope concept update

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The Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) has provided an update on the CASTOR telescope concept, a major telescope project the Canadian astronomy community had identified in its decadal report.

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