Canadian Space Agency · Awarded contract

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Engineering Consulting Services for Quantum Encryption and Science Satellite (QEYSSAT) Mission

Awarded 07 Dec 2017

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Awarded07 Dec 2017

Value$3,412,775.33

SupplierUniversity of Waterloo

AgencyCanadian Space Agency

ProvinceOntario

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 7mo ago8y 4mo term

Awarded 7 Dec 2017Expired 31 Mar 2026

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The Canadian Space Agency awarded a contract to the University of Waterloo for engineering consulting services to support the Quantum Encryption and Science Satellite (QEYSSAT) mission.

The contract, valued at CAD 3,412,775.33, covers science support for the mission.

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