Canadian Space Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedFeasibility Study for Portable D-Dimer Testing on the International Space Station
Awarded 19 Jan 2026
Awarded19 Jan 2026
Value$302,527.97
SupplierSomagen Diagnostics Inc
AgencyCanadian Space Agency
ProvinceAlberta
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 5mo1y 2mo term, 65% elapsed
Awarded 19 Jan 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027
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The Canadian Space Agency awarded a contract to Somagen Diagnostics Inc for a study to assess the feasibility of using a point-of-care, portable D-dimer testing device on the International Space Station.
The contract value is $302,527.97.
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