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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

CASTOR space telescope

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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ABB awarded $2.25 million for CSA CASTOR telescope contract

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Québec City based ABB has been awarded a $2.25 million contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the Cosmological Advanced Survey Telescope for Optical and UV Research (CASTOR) concept. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

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