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Monday, June 17 | Tuesday, June 18 | Wednesday, June 19

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Monday, June 17 | 13:15 - 19:00

13:15 - 13:30 CASI President Jacques Giroux
13:30 - 14:00

Keynote Presentation

Sylvain Laporte

Canadian Space Agency President

14:00 - 15:30

Plenary 1 - CSA Directors General Panel

Marie-Claude Guérard | Director General, Space Science and Technology

Gilles Leclerc | Director General, Space Exploration

Mary Preville | Director General, Policy

Éric Laliberté | Director General, Space Utilization

15:30 - 16:00 Networking Break

Room Terrebonne Rosmère Des Prairies Auteuil / Vimont

Session 1

Topic

Space Exploration Systems and Technologies 1 - Planetary Rovers Space Manipulators Synthetic Aperture Radar Innovation 360° Session
Chair(s)

Michele Faragalli,

Mission Control Space Services

Philip Ferguson, 

University of Manitoba

Guy Seguin,

INSARSAT

Marie-Claude Guérard,

Canadian Space Agency

16:00 - 17:30 1A-01

23 - Energy-efficient path planning for skid-steer rovers


Krzysztof Skonieczny et al,

Concordia U

1B-01

27 - Hardware-in-the-loop ground test facility for robotic capture of space target

George Zhu,

York U

1C-01

65 - Capella micro-SAR



Jorg Herrmann et al,

Capella Space

1D/1E

Space Capacity Development Program

Canadian Space Agency

Yann Denis, A/Director, Innovation Planning and Commercialization,

Canadian Space Agency


1A-02

53 - Development of a flagship Canadian lunar rover mission and related technologies

Perry Edmundson,

Canadensys Aerospace

1B-02

25 - Experimental validation of tethered satellite deployment mechanism using parabolic flights

George Zhu,

York U

1C-02

29 - NovaSAR-1 payload - in-orbit validation of the low-cost approach


Martin Cohen et al,

Airbus Defence and Space

1D-02/1E-02

Innovative Solutions Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Robert Smith, Executive Director,

Innovative Solutions Canada

1A-03

67 - Rover development for the Moon and Mars


Faizan Rehmatullah et al,

MDA

1B-03

56 - Continuous chattering-free integral sliding mode control for space manipulator


Shiyuan Jia et al,

York U

1C-03

04 - Results of the DIRP Study: compressed TCPED cycle for RCM follow-on mission

Axel Wagner,

Airbus Defence and Space

1D-03/1E-03

How CSA’s innovation support initiatives helped Nüvü Caméras increase the TRL of its core technology


Olivier Daigle, Vice President R&D,

Nüvü Cameras

 

1A-04

70 - Mission Control software: preliminary results from the SAND-E analogue mission operations

Michele Faragalli et al,

Mission Control Space Services

1B-04

18 - Iterative learning control for multiple flexible manipulators with dead-zone input nonlinearity

Ti Chen et al,

York U

1C-04


1D-04/1E-04

How CSA’s FAST and CCP initiatives promoted innovative experiential learning to develop students’ expertise and marketable skills in space science and engineering

George Zhu, Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

York U


17:15 - 19:00 Welcome Reception


Tuesday, June 18 | 08:30 - 22:00

07:00 - 08:15 Talent Meets Market Breakfast 
08:30 - 10:00

Plenary 2 - Scaling Up: Lessons Learned from Starting a Canadian Space Company

Christine Tovee | CATx Technology

Daniel Schulten | MDA

Stephane Germain | GHGSat

Bachar Elzein | Reaction Dynamics

Cordell Grant | QEYnet

10:00 - 10:15 Networking Break

 Room Terrebonne Rosmère Des Prairies Auteuil Vimont 

Session 2

Topic

Space Exploration Systems and Technologies 2 - Autonomous Systems & AI Testbeds Regulatory Environment Space Technology Development Program (STDP Initiative) Part 1 CSA, NSERC, MITACS Funding Programs for Academia
Chair(s)

Michele Faragalli,

Mission Control Space Services

Philip Ferguson,

University of Manitoba

Patrick Juneau

Walter Peruzzini, 

Canadian Space Agency

Myriam Dubé
10:15 - 11:45

2A-01

11 - Autonomous Moon landing systems development and validation


Jean-François Hamel et al,

NGC Aerospace

2B-01

26 - 3-DOF air-bearing microgravity satellite ground testbed



George Zhu,

York U

2C-01

45 - Improvements to Canada’s space regulatory framework: areas demanding consideration


Aram Kerkonian,

Ardaker Space Consultants and MIASL

2D-01

STDP overview and objectives



Walter Peruzzini,

Canadian Space Agency 

2E-01 

STEDiA: On-going and planned initiatives


Martin Lebeuf,

Canadian Space Agency


2A-02

74 - AI solutions for planning complex robot manipulations



Froduald Kabanza et al,

Menya Solutions Inc.

2B-02

35 - Auto code generation for onboard space object detection and other flight software ‎applications - A feasibility study

Amin Yahyaabadi et al,

U of Manitoba

2C-02

48 - Bifurcation of sovereignty enabling territorial administration and resource rights in outer space


Andrew Simon-Butler,

U of Melbourne

2D-02

STDP implementation




Walter Peruzzini,

Canadian Space Agency

2E-02

NSERC new Alliance grants



Robert Deziel,

NSERC

 

2A-03

66 - The potential for artificial intelligence in deep space exploration

Cameron Dickinson et al,

MDA

2B-03

37 - An intelligent multi-vehicle drone testbed for space systems and remote sensing verification


Amin Yahyaabadi et al,

U of Manitoba

2C-03

55 - Beyond the rocket science: the challenges of launch vehicle start-ups in Canada

Neil Woodcock,

Reaction Dynamics Lab

2D-03

STDP results



Walter Peruzzini,

Canadian Space Agency

2E-03

MITACS opportunities


Gabriel Garcia-Curiel,

MITACS

 

2A-04

06 - A virtual ground station for automated spacecraft health monitoring


Varsha Parthasarathy et al,

U Manitoba

2B-04

2C-04

68 - Canadian launch regulations -- a comparative study

Richard McCammon,

C6 Launch Systems

2D-04

Question and answers


Walter Peruzzini,

Canadian Space Agency

2E-04

Question and answers


Martin Lebeuf,

Canadian Space Agency


11:45 - 13:00 Lunch Break - On your own
13:00 - 14:30

Plenary 3 - Commercial Lunar Exploration

Natalia Larrea Brito | Euroconsult

Alain Berinstain | Moon Express

Michele Faragalli | Mission Control Space Services

John Walker | ispace Inc.

Erick Dupuis | Canadian Space Agency


 Room Terrebonne Rosmère Des Prairies Auteuil Vimont 

Session 3

Topic

Space Exploration Systems and

Technologies 3 - Modeling and Simulations

Vehicle Dynamics 1 Partnerships ESA Ministerial 2019 Part 1: Satcom/Navigation/EO Space Capability Flight Demonstration Initiative
Chair

Michele Faragalli,

Mission Control Space Services

Philip Ferguson,

University of Manitoba

Angelina Ermakov,

Canadian Space Agency

Myriam Dubé

Steeve Montminy,

Canadian Space Agency

14:45 - 16:15

3A-01


3B-01

10 - Modelling and simulation of flexible launch vehicles with propellant slosh





Charles Cossette et al,

McGill U

3C-01

63 - Capacity-building through academic / industrial cooperation in space systems research




Philip Ferguson et al,

U of Manitoba

3D-01

CSA consultation in view of the 2019 ESA Ministerial





Eric Martin,

Canadian Space Agency

3E-01 

Capability demonstration initiative: Access flight opportunities through partnerships


Steeve Montminy,

Canadian Space Agency


3A-02

09 - Spacecraft trajectories in the vicinity of a binary asteroid system, an overview of the full restricted three body problem

Isabelle Jean et al,

McGill U

3B-02

16 - Anti-unwinding attitude control for rigid spacecraft with actuator faults



Zeng Wang et al,

Xidian University

3C-02


3D-02

Earth observation programs


Marie-Josée Bourassa, 

Canadian Space Agency

3E-02

Parabolic Flight - NRC's Falcon 20. Space, Moon and Mars

Derek Gowanlock,

National Research Council Canada

 

3A-03


3B-03

54 - Micro-vibration model of a reaction wheel considering wheel and bearing disturbances



Hassan Alkomy et al,

York U

3C-03

24 - Open source development in the Canadian space industry




Jamie Wiecha,

DRDC - Ottawa

3D-03

ARTES 4.0 & NAVISP







Tony Pellerin, 

Canadian Space Agency

3E-03

SSC – A rocket and balloon flight provider for missions around the Arctic

Mattias Abrahamsson,

Swedish Space Corporation

 

3A-04


3B-04

30 - Launch vehicle design and trajectory optimization using direct collocation and nonlinear programming



Sandro Papais et al,

McGill U

3C-04


3D-04

Question and answers




Myriam Dubé, 

Canadian Space Agency

3E-04

Nanoracks - Access to space: the true commercial pathway

Ajeeth Ibrahim,

Nanoracks


16:00 - 16:15

Networking Break


 Room Terrebonne Rosmère Des Prairies Auteuil Vimont 

Session 4

Topic

Space Exploration Systems and

Technologies 4 - Science Missions and Instruments

Vehicle Dynamics 2 RADARSAT Constellation Mission ESA Ministerial 2019 Part 2: Technology/SSA/Exploration Federal Government R&D Funding
Chair(s)

Michele Faragalli,

Mission Control Space Systems

Philip Ferguson,

University of Manitoba

Guennadi Kroupnik

Myriam Dubé

Yann Denis,

Canadian Space Agency

16:15 - 17:45

4A-01

75 - The OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) at Bennu



Cameron Dickinson,

MDA

4B-01

44 - Hysteresis compensation for temperature varying space applications


Marc Savoie et al,

York U

4C-01

39 - RCM mission description and status


Guennadi Kroupnik et al,

Canadian Space Agency

4D-01

CSA Consultation in view of the 2019 ESA Ministerial




Eric Martin,

Canadian Space Agency

4E-01 

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)




Bradley Wallace,

IDEaS


4A-02

59 - The Mars Atmospheric Panoramic Camera and Laser Experiment (MAPLE)


Christina Smith et al,

York U

4B-02

38 - Next-generation solid propellants as greener alternatives for in-space propulsion


Cristina Mottillo et al,

ACSYNAM

4C-02

46 - RCM observation plan and data access




Guennadi Kroupnik et al,

Canadian Space Agency

4D-02

European Exploration Envelop Programme Period 2




Christian Lange,

Canadian Space Agency

4E-02

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

Chad English,

IRAP

 

4A-03

64 - WFIRST Coronagraph EMCCD flight camera development




Olivier Daigle et al,

Nüvü Caméras

4B-03

15 - Development of a multi-vehicle experimental system for technical innovation





Jinjun Shan et al,

York U

4C-03

47 - The building of the RCM satellites






Jean-Michel Levesque,

MDA

4D-03

Space Safety Program







Marie-Josée Bourassa, T. Piekutowski,

Canadian Space Agency

4E-03

Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program


Bruno Ugolin,

Canada Revenue Agency

 

4A-04


4B-04


4C-04

49 - Polar Epsilon 2 applications for defence-user adoption of space-based synthetic aperture RADAR (SAR)




Konrad Eyvindson,

Department of National Defence

4D-04

General Support Technology Program


Eric Martin,

Canadian Space Agency

4E-04

Questions and answers





Yann Denis,

Canadian Space Agency


18:30 - 22:00

ASTRO 2019 Reception and Dinner - Keynote Speaker Dr. Sarah Gallagher, CSA Science Advisor

" Leveraging Science for Innovation"


Wednesday, June 19 | 08:30 - 15:00

08:30 - 10:00

Plenary 4 - Defence Space

BGen Kevin Whale | Director General, Space

LCol Catherine Marchetti | Director of Space Strategy and Plans for DG Space

Scott McLelland | Defence Research and Development Canada

10:00 - 10:15 Networking Break

 Room Terrebonne Rosmère Des Prairies Auteil  Vimont 

Session 5

Topic

Space Exploration Systems and

Technologies 5 - Lunar Exploration

Advanced Materials Earth Observation and Remote Sensing


Space Technology Development Program (STDP Initiative) Part 2

David Florida Laboratory:

Assembly, Integration and Test

Chair(s)

Michele Faragalli,

Mission Control Space Systems

Marc McArthur,

National Research Council Canada

Guy Seguin,

INSARSAT

Sylvain Martel,

Canadian Space Agency

Elie Choueiry,

Canadian Space Agency

10:15 - 11:45

5A-01

71 - Global prospects for space exploration: a strategic and economic assessment


Natalia Larrea Brito,

Euroconsult Canada

5B-01

Why materials and why now? The advanced materials opportunity for Canada


Marc McArthur,

National Research Council Canada

5C-01

31 - Measuring methane emissions from industrial sources with satellites: from data to actionable insights


Jason McKeever,

GHGSat

5D-01

STDP Competitive process - expectations of the STDP and how its objectives are translated into the competitive processes

Sylvain Martel & Alexandre Grondin, 

Canadian Space Agency

5E-01 

AI&T services in Canada: capabilities, shortfalls, future trends, new innovative test technology (Part 1)

Elie Choueiry,

Canadian Space Agency


5A-02

62 - Fast-tracking Canadian lunar systems for the Lunar Accelerator Program


Nadeem Ghafoor et al,

Canadensys Aerospace

5B-02

Material Challenges of Space Missions




Darius Nikanpour,

Canadian Space Agency

5C-02

12 - An eye on Earth: overview of future optical instruments for climate and environmental monitoring at airbus



Stefan Riedel et al,

Airbus Defence and Space

5D-02

Key considerations - responding to STDP competitive processes - RFPs (contracts)



Sylvain Martel, 

Canadian Space Agency

5E-02

AI&T services in Canada: capabilities, shortfalls, future trends, new innovative test technology (Part 2)

Elie Choueiry, Yves Saulnier,

Canadian Space Agency

 

5A-03

41 - Aniu: a camera for water-frost prospecting in the Permanently Shadowed Regions (PSRs) of the Moon

John Moores et al,

York U

5B-03

The future of multifunctional materials



Christopher Kingston,

National Research Council Canada

5C-03

22 - Toward predictive maritime domain awareness: CAMDAS – EOADP R&D for multi-Earth observation satellite data integration

Kiernan McClelland,

Space Strategies Consulting

5D-03

Key considerations - Responding to STDP competitive processes - Announcements of opportunity (contributions)


Alexandre Grondin, 

Canadian Space Agency

5E-03

Questions and answers





Elie Choueiry, Yves Saulnier,

Canadian Space Agency

 

5A-04

76 - ispace rover bus for lunar exploration





John Walker,

ispace inc.

5B-04

Material-based strategies for gas sensing using carbon nanotube transistors


François Lapointe,

National Research Council Canada

5C-04

28 - Transfer learning with convolutional neural networks for ship detection in RADARSAT-2 imagery



Alan Higginson et al,

ADGA

5D-04

Question and answers





Sylvain Martel, Alexandre Grondin,

Canadian Space Agency

5E-04

Town Hall discussion





Elie Choueiry, Yves Saulnier,

Canadian Space Agency


 Room Terrebonne Rosmère Des Prairies Auteil  Vimont 

Session 6

Topic

Cubesats Intellectual Property Strategy, Services and Tools Space System Resilience and Space Situational Awareness Future Lunar Exploration Activities CSA Earth Observation Roadmap to Success
Chair(s)

Alfred Ng

Anne-Marie Phan Lan

Aaron Spaans,

ABB Canada Inc.

Erick Dupuis, Canadian Space Agency Marie-Josée Bourassa, Canadian Space Agency
11:45 - 13:15

6A-01

51 - Smallsats across the value chain: an overview of the global market




Jan Clarence Dee,

Euroconsult Canada

6B-01

Legislative changes and their impact on SMEs





Louis-Pierre Gravel,

ROBIC

6C-01

05 - Surveillance of space and supporting activities at Airbus



Axel Wagner et al,

Airbus Defence and Space

6D-01

Overview of CSA's planned Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program

Erick Dupuis, 

Canadian Space Agency

6E-01

EO service continuity




Guennadi Kroupnik,

Canadian Space Agency


6A-02

20 - ESSENCE - Educational Space Science and Engineering CubeSat Experiment


George Zhu,

York U

6B-02

IP awareness, tool to develop an IP strategy, seminars in IP, regional network of experts


Xavier Genest,

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

6C-02

73 - Optical co-orbital measurements in ow Earth orbit



Kevin Bernard,

Canadian Space Operations Centre/DND

6D-02

Town Hall discussion


Erick Dupuis, Canadian Space Agency


6E-02

EO science roadmap


 

6A-03

13 - The Yukon College cube-satellite




Allison Plourde et al,

Yukon College

6B-03

IP and technology transfer



Frederic Papillon,

Canadian Space Agency

6C-03

19 - Cubesat mission for space demonstration of debris removal by electrodynamic tether

George Zhu,

York U

6D-03

Town Hall discussion



Erick Dupuis, Canadian Space Agency


6E-03

Canada’s collaboration opportunity with Europe’s Copernicus

Marie-Josée Bourassa,

Canadian Space Agency

 

6A-04

33 - Outreaching for the stars with ManitobaSat-1: an educational program making space more accessible to elementary schools

Valorie Platero et al,

U of Manitoba

6B-04

National IP strategy, IP Centre of Expertise, the IP marketplace, Patent Collective Pilot Program update


TBA,

Innovation, Science and Economic Dev't

6C-04


6D-04

Town Hall discussion


Erick Dupuis, Canadian Space Agency

6E-04

CSA’s Application Development Program


Pierre Nadeau,

Canadian Space Agency


13:15 - 15:00

Farewell Luncheon


Posters Presented

02 - Intelligent coupler for an amphibious prototype applied to civil protection and further space missions

Leonardo Espinoza, 

Tecnológico Nacional de México

32 - Repair of additive manufactured products by electrospark deposition

Stephen Peterkin et al, 

Huys Industries

34 - Industry project management tools for nanosatellite teams


Philip Ferguson, 

U of Manitoba

36 - Solar wind defence strategy via Earth-Moon triangular libration points

Yuying Liang et al, 

York U

57 - Canada’s first foray into space, Sept 5, 1959

Diane Kotelko,

Magellan Aerospace

58 - Space Concordia's Orbital Dust Imaging Nanosat (SC-ODIN)

Zaid Rana et al,

Concordia U

60 - Application of the Denavit-Hartenburg Convention to a four-wheel rover to obtain a 3-D kinematic model


Erin Austen et al,

Carleton U

 
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