Canadian Space Agency

Citation information for peer-reviewed scientific and technical articles. These publications were authored or co-authored by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) scientists.

This report presents the findings of the evaluation of the European Space Agency Contribution Program (ESA-CP) of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The evaluation was carried out by the CSA's Audit and Evaluation Directorate, with the support of PRA Inc. This evaluation was included in the CSA's...

LIBS is an emerging material-composition analytical technique based on spectroscopic analysis of light emitted by the laser spark induced in a sample of interest. It allows stand-off and real-time analysis capabilities in the field with no sample preparation.

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the existing management framework allows the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) to achieve its objectives and to comply with relevant acts, policies, regulations and guidelines issued by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the central...

Departmental Performance Reports (DPRs) are individual department and agency accounts of results achieved against planned performance expectations as set out in respective Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP). These Performance Reports, which cover the most recently completed fiscal year, are...

Departmental Performance Reports (DPRs) are individual department and agency accounts of results achieved against planned performance expectations as set out in respective Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP). These Performance Reports, which cover the most recently completed fiscal year, are...

Departmental Performance Reports (DPRs) are individual department and agency accounts of results achieved against planned performance expectations as set out in respective Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP). These Performance Reports, which cover the most recently completed fiscal year, are...

Departmental Performance Reports (DPRs) are individual department and agency accounts of results achieved against planned performance expectations as set out in respective Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP). These Performance Reports, which cover the most recently completed fiscal year, are...

This report presents the findings of the evaluation of the Implementation of Gender-Based Analysis Plus practices at Canadian Space Agency (CSA) since the CSA’s GBA+ Policy took effect in 2017. This is the first thematic evaluation at the CSA and it was carried out by the CSA’s Audit and...

Departmental Plans (DPs) and Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPPs) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency (excluding Crown corporations). These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period on an organization's main priorities by strategic...

Departmental Plans (DPs) and Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPPs) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency (excluding Crown corporations). These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period on an organization's main priorities by strategic...

Departmental Evaluation Plan 2022-2023 to 2026-2027

This report contains the findings of the Evaluation of the Qualifying and Testing Services Program of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The David Florida Laboratory (DFL), located in Ottawa, Ontario, is the main mechanism through which the program is delivered. This program carries out specialized...

This follow-up report on the implementation of management action plans concludes the internal audit process and outlines the measures taken by the various entities concerned in response to our findings and recommendations. As part of the follow-up process, management action plans are reviewed...

The purpose of this audit was to provide reasonable assurance that an adequate process is in place at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to effectively support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) attestation process for Cabinet submissions.

The Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite (NEOSSat) project began in February 2005 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the Department of National Defence (DND), establishing NEOSSat as a collaboration combining two projects: DND's...

This document constitutes the final evaluation report of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Advanced Exploration Technology Development (AETD) program. The evaluation was conducted during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 fiscal years by the CSA's Audit and Evaluation Directorate (specifically, the...

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the management framework in place enables the program to achieve its objectives and to comply with relevant policies, regulations and guidelines issued by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the central agencies.

The objective of the audit project was to determine whether the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has a management framework in place that enables it to achieve its safety and mission assurance objectives.

The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Quarterly Financial Reports make in-year spending at the Agency level available to Parliamentarians and Canadians. These reports supplement existing year-end reporting. Each quarterly financial report includes spending authorities granted through the Main and...