Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-…
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Agency: | Government of Canada |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 9F063-20250304 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Description
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) requires specialized research and development services to advance the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE-ICOS). The work will focus on maturing ICOS technology for in-situ detection of methane on Mars, including:
• development and optimization of low-pressure ICOS instrumentation;
• miniaturization of instrument mass and volume relative to commercial ICOS systems;
• environmental testing under simulated Martian atmospheric conditions (100–130 Torr);
• performance characterization at trace methane detection thresholds;
• delivery of engineering reports, design updates, and prototype hardware as detailed in Annex A.
The estimated contract period will be 18 month(s).
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