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MULTI-PURPOSE SATELLITE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The Canadian Space Agency announced the first multi-purpose satellite mission, called CASSIOPE, which requires the building of an innovative satellite platform adaptable for a wide range of assignments, including science, technology, Earth observation, geological exploration and high capacity information delivery. This project will contribute to Canada's longstanding expertise in atmospheric science.

Key term(s)
  • multipurpose satellite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

L'Agence spatiale canadienne a annoncé la tenue de la première mission d'un satellite polyvalent, appelée CASSIOPE, qui requiert la construction d'une plate-forme satellitaire novatrice pouvant s'adapter à une gamme de missions liées aux sciences, à la technologie, à l'observation de la Terre, à l'observation géologique et à la fourniture d'information à grande capacité. Ce projet contribuera à enrichir les compétences canadiennes réputées dans le domaine des sciences de l'atmosphère.

Spanish

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