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Section 2: Analysis of program activities by strategic outcome

The following detailed analysis outlines how Program Activities contribute in various degrees to the attainment of the three Strategic Outcomes and key programs and services contribute to Program Activity priorities, and how the CSA will report on its performance over the coming years.

2.1 Space Based Earth Observation

Program Activity Priority: Develop and operationalize the use of Space Based Earth Observation (EO) for the benefit of Canadians.

Through its Earth Observation Program Activity, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recognizes that space offers a unique vantage point for observing the Earth and its environment and improving the quality of life of Canadians. Canada's vast geography and low population density make Spaced Based EO a cost-effective means to ensure understanding, management and protection of our environment, resources and territory. Earth Observation Satellite data are crucial to helping scientists, policy and decision-makers to understand weather, climate, air quality, oceans, land, geology, natural resources, ecosystems and hazards better. It is also crucial to enhancing human safety and welfare, alleviating human suffering, and protecting the global environment.

In doing so, this priority contributes in many ways to all CSA Strategic Outcomes: Environment and Sustainable Development, Knowledge, Innovation and Economy, and Sovereignty and Security.

Space based Earth Observation (EO) Program Activity Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Delivery, directly or in partnership, of Space Based EO data, products and services in response to operational and scientific user requirements in the fields of Environment, Resource and Land Use Management, and Security and Foreign Policy, supported by access capacity development.	1. Number of RADARSAT operational users and applications; 2. Number of active missions supported directly and indirectly by Canada; 3. Growth in the federal government departments' and agencies' budget allocated to the exploitation of Space Based EO data, data derived information and services in the fields of the Environment, Resource and Land Use Management, and Security and Foreign Policy; and, 4. Number of annual hits on the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) related to CSA-sponsored (directly and/or indirectly) scientific and operational missions.
Planning and Reporting Continuity: RPP 2006-2007: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/rpp-2006.asp#2.1 DPR 2005-2006: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/pr-2006.asp#3.2

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	114.1	124.6	113.7
Human (FTEs)	92.4	83.2	76.9

The programs under this Program Activity are divided into 3 clusters: Enabling Research, Space Mission Development and Space Mission Operations.

Enabling research – Earth Observation

Four Earth Observation Enabling Research Programs with a combination of accomplishments demonstrate how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- EO Mission Concepts – Objective: Assume leadership and provide support in enabling research and development of new space mission concepts leading to the realization of CSA or international EO space missions.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Industry, government and/or academia conduct mission and payload concept and feasibility studies to establish the technical and/or scientific feasibility and relevance of missions or payloads in order to enable CSA decisions on future EO space missions of interest to Canada.	1. Number of concept (mission and payload) or feasibility studies initiated, pursued or completed. (Target: 7 initiated and 1 completed); and, 2. Number of new missions (Phase 0/A) retained for further implementation. (Target: 1)

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	1.3	1.4	0.8
Human (FTEs)	5.1	5.7	1.1

2- European Space Agency (ESA) Programs in EO – Objective: Through key international partnerships enhance the Canadian industry's technological base and provide access to European market for value-added products and services in the field of EO.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Successful development and demonstration of advanced technologies, systems, components, or studies provided for in the contracts awarded by ESA to Canadian firms under EO optional programs.	1. Canadian industrial returns in ESA optional programs in EO. (Target: 84% or higher)

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	10.1	9.1	4.2
Human (FTEs)	-	-	-

3- Science Programs for EO – Objective: Co-ordinate the Canadian EO scientific community in order to pursue world-class research space missions to advance our knowledge of the Earth's atmosphere and of global climate-change phenomena.

Expected Result #1

Performance Indicators

Identified opportunities for Canadian scientists to advance understanding and scientific knowledge of atmospheric environment through the use of space-based observations.

1. Number of scientific publications, reports and conference proceedings acknowledging CSA funding (Target: 70); 2. Number of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) involved in the program (Target: 140); 3. Number of operating or approved space science research missions (Target: 6) 4. Number of scientific presentations (Target: 110); 5. Number of research partnerships (nationally and internationally) (Target: 15); and, 6. Number of awards granted in the year under the CSA Grants and Contributions Program (Target: 5).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	1.2	1.3	1.5
Human (FTEs)	3.0	2.3	2.2

4- EO Application Development Programs – Objective: Enhance Canada's ground receiving and data processing systems, develop and demonstrate EO data value-added applications for commercial use and for Canadian government operations.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Increasing the use of EO data in public and private sectors through the development and demonstration of applications.	1. Number of new EO applications operationally used (Target: 20); and, 2. Number of new field of applications using EO data (Target: 8).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	13.6	13.1	14.3
Human (FTEs)	11.3	11.3	11.3

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Enabling Research (EO)

• Complete the preparation and initiate the preliminary and detailed design definition phases of the RADARSAT-Constellation. Finalize agreements with partners and stakeholders and develop data policy and commercialization plan.

• Continue the Preparatory Program for the use of RADARSAT-2 Canadian government data allocation valued at $445 million. This program generated research, pilot and demonstration projects from industry, government, universities as well as international partners. New Requests for Proposals will be initiated following the launch of RADARSAT-2 focussing on applications development of the advanced mode of the new satellite and its operationalization.

• Continue satellite data application development and utilization, technology transfer and demonstration to support the growth of Canada's Earth Observation capabilities and value-added industry.

• As part of the Earth Observation for Sustainable Development for Forest program, a Canada-wide forest map will be used to support the completion of the National Forest Inventory and as a baseline in the greenhouse gas international reporting activities. These five-year long initiatives were co-funded by the CSA, the Canadian Forest Service in collaboration with other government departments, the ten provinces and three territories, and several universities across Canada.

• Implement the Coordinated Earth Observation Marine Surveillance project (CEOMS) that will provide an exhaustive understanding of EO needs and requirements for the Marine Surveillance and Security operational stakeholders among the Government of Canada.

• CSA will continue to support the TIGER initiative with the completion of phase 1 projects and preparation for phase 2. TIGER aims to demonstrate the usefulness of Space Based Earth Observation for water management applications in Africa.

• Support the innovative research and development of application using RADARSAT-1 images acquired over hurricanes. In collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other international organisations, CSA will put in place an announcement of opportunity to exploit the unique dataset acquired under the Hurricane Watch program since 1999. The Announcement of Opportunity will be open to the international research community.

• Develop advanced space-borne instruments and user-oriented applications by Canadian companies through the participation in ESA Programs. For example:

  • Canada will participate in the calibration and validation activities of the Earth Explorer Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission.
  • Canadian companies will develop applications in the field of aquaculture, forestry and subsidence, global wetland and Polar monitoring.
    

• Many scientific teams will continue with projects exploiting the data generated from the Envisat satellite. For example, scientists from Meteorological Service of Canada are leading an international consortium for the development of coupled chemistry dynamic data assimilation models.

• The CSA will complete the assessment of the requirements of the Canadian government users for an optical/hyperspectral mission and will continue a joint study with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to identify a multi-sensors mission, including an hyperspectral sensor, to meet both Canadian and Italian users need.

Space mission development – Earth Observation

One Earth Observation Space Mission Development Program with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following Expected Results will be measured and attained.

1- EO Projects – Objective: Ensure the development, delivery and commissioning of space-qualified systems for EO missions through effective project, quality and engineering management.

Expected Result #1

Performance Indicators

EO projects' deliverables meet mission objectives at critical steps.

1. Safety and Mission Assurance (including Configuration Management) requirements are identified and met for each project (Target: 100%); In accordance with Treasury Board approved Project Approval and Management Framework (PAMF): 2. Mission objectives are met at critical steps of the projects (Target: 85%); 3. Project cost is maintained within authorized levels (Target: 100%); 4. Risks are identified and mitigation plans prepared for each project (Target: 100%); and, 5. Number of approved projects associated with science support (Target: 2).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	69.7	82.0	81.3
Human (FTEs)	28.4	19.5	17.9

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Space Mission Development (EO)

• The assembly, integration and test of the RADARSAT-2 spacecraft at the David Florida Laboratory, along with the operations-preparations activities at CSA St-Hubert, Quebec, and launch campaign in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, will be completed in time for a launch on a Soyuz rocket in July 2007. The initial phase of the commissioning of RADARSAT-2 will be completed by October 2007.

• The CSA will award a contract to a prime contractor for the preliminary and detailed design of the Chinook mission. Chinook, a Canadian-led atmospheric research satellite mission that will be carrying two experiments: Stratosphere Wind Interferometer For Transport studies (SWIFT) and Atmosphere Research with GPS Occultation (ARGO). This mission will advance our knowledge and understanding of our atmosphere and will provide scientific foundation for the sound policy needed to protect the future health of our planet. The data will lead to advances in weather and climate prediction models that are key tools to provide answers on the health of the ozone layer and climate. The three-year mission is currently planned for 2011-2013.

• The CSA will award a contract to a prime contractor for the preliminary, detailed design and manufacturing of the first satellite for the RADARSAT-Constellation, the follow-on program to RADARSAT-2. Three small satellites will be flown in the configuration of a constellation that will provide up to twice daily all weather, day and night coverage of Canadian territory and of most of the world. It will further improve Canada's ability to manage its resources and environment and improve environment-monitoring, maritime surveillance and disaster management. The launch of the first satellite is planned for late 2012 followed by the other two satellites in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Space mission operations – Earth Observation

One Earth Observation Space Mission Operations Program with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- EO Mission Operations – Objective: Operate the space and ground segments for EO mission operations.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
EO Space Mission Operations meet user/client needs as per mission requirements.	1. System performance, as per mission requirements and resources (Target: 80%); 2. Volume of data acquired or delivered as per mission requirements and resources (Target: 10,000 SAR minutes of RADARSAT-1 data and 350 Gbyte of Scisat-1) and, 3. Number of missions in operational phase associated with science support. (Target: 4).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	15.7	15.6	9.6
Human (FTEs)	30.1	30.2	30.1

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Space Mission Operations (EO)

• RADARSAT-1 operations will continue with the same level of high performance for satellite reliability and image production, ensuring the supply of data until full commissioning of RADARSAT-2 in 2007. A contingency plan is in place to prescribe the use of foreign sensors as backup to RADARSAT-1 in order to continue to meet the needs of operational users until RADARSAT-2 data becomes available.

• Ensure Canada's commitment, as an official member of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, to use EO satellites in response to disasters. The CSA regularly contributes RADARSAT data and strategic EO-derived information products upon charter activation

• Canada's SCISAT-1 Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment, launched in August 2003 and operated by the CSA, is yielding an excellent data set. Many articles are being published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and significant scientific results have already occurred that ultimately enhance Canada's understanding and leadership in stratospheric ozone studies. SCISAT focuses on polar ozone budget and dynamics but also contributes to measurements and modeling of mid latitude ozone and upper tropospheric chemistry as well as CFC's greenhouse gases.

• Two major Canadian science instruments are currently orbiting Earth and collecting new environmental data: MOPITT (Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere) and OSIRIS (Optical Spectrograph and Infra-Red Imaging System). MOPITT, which is aboard the NASA Terra satellite, contributes to our understanding of the sources and pathways of atmospheric pollutants. OSIRIS, which is on-board the Swedish Odin satellite, measures the concentration of various gases in the stratosphere, thereby allowing our scientists to make a significant contribution to the global understanding of stratospheric ozone depletion processes.

• Canada contributed critical subsystems to the cloud probing radar on CloudSat (launched in April 2006) that are functioning perfectly and generating excellent data. The CloudSat mission is, for the first time, measuring the global properties of clouds in order to improve climate-change forecasts. As part of our agreement with NASA relating to CloudSat, the CSA is collaborating with the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) to run a comprehensive validation campaign in the Great Lakes region during the winter season.

To learn more about Earth Observation, go to: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/satellites/default.asp

2.2 Space Science and Exploration

Program Activity Priority: Understand the Solar System and the Universe, expand our knowledge on the constituent elements and origins of life, and strengthen a human presence in space.

Through this Program Activity, the Canadian Space Agency will sustain and increase Canada's contribution to the exploration of our solar system and the Universe, and to our knowledge of chemistry, physics and life sciences by carrying out leading-edge experiments in the unique environment of space. The research community and industry will continue to achieve worldwide recognition for excellence, expertise and capabilities in space research and development activities. Space Science and Exploration activities will encourage people at an early stage to pursue education and careers in science and engineering, an essential source of skills in the innovation-based economy.

Continued participation in the International Space Station (ISS) program and full utilization of the ISS facilities contributes to the achievement of the CSA science and exploration objectives. The launch of Dextre, the two-arm dextrous robot joining Canadarm2 and the Mobile Base System on the ISS with a ground controlled capability will further advance the Canadian space robotics technology development which could play a role in future Canadian space exploration activities.

To best achieve this priority, it is also important for the CSA to strategically deploy its Astronaut Corps and actively participate in activities that will leverage Canadian Astronauts' experience, knowledge and skills for flight opportunities. The CSA will develop and maintain a versatile, experienced and healthy Astronaut Corps to further enable science and exploration activities and be a source of inspiration and pride for those watching from Earth.

In doing so, this priority contributes in many ways to the following CSA Strategic Outcomes: Knowledge, Innovation and Economy, and Sovereignty and Security.

Space Science and Exploration (SE) Program Activity Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Increased participation in Canadian and international opportunities in order to expand the scientific knowledge base made available to Canadian academia and R&D communities in astronomy, space exploration and solar-terrestrial relations, as well as physical and life sciences.	1. Number of participations in Canadian and international space science missions. 2. Rate of successful missions (Total or partial successful Canadian missions/total missions with Canadian participation); and, 3. Number of peer-reviewed papers published in world-class scientific journals as a result of the CSA's participation in Canadian and international missions (papers featuring Canadian academia and/or R&D community).
Planning and Reporting Continuity: RPP 2006-2007: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/rpp-2006.asp#2-2 DPR 2005-2006: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/pr-2006.asp#3.3

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	138.5	112.5	98.9
Human (FTEs)	185.0	188.9	182.0

The programs under this Program Activity are divided into 3 clusters: Enabling Research, Space Mission Development and Space Mission Operations.

Enabling research – Space science and exploration

Four Space Science and Exploration Enabling Research Programs with a combination of accomplishments demonstrate how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- SE Mission Concepts – Objective: Assume leadership and provide support in enabling research and development of new space mission concepts leading to the realization of CSA or international SE missions.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Industry, government and/or academia conduct mission and payload concept and feasibility studies to establish the technical and/or scientific feasibility and relevance of missions or payloads in order to enable CSA decisions on future SE space missions of interest to Canada.	1. Number of concept (mission and payload) or feasibility studies initiated, pursued or completed. (Target: 49); and, 2. Number of new missions (Phase 0/A) retained for further implementation. (Target: none)

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	2.0	3.3	3.5
Human (FTEs)	2.5	2.9	2.5

2- ESA Programs in SE – Objective: Through key international partnerships, foster the participation of Canadian academia and the demonstration of Canadian space technologies in European SE missions.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Successful development and demonstration of advanced technologies, systems, components, or studies provided for in the contracts awarded by ESA to Canadian firms under European Physical and Life programs.	1. Canadian industrial returns in ESA optional programs in SE (Target: 84% or higher).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	8.3	6.7	5.4
Human (FTEs)	-	-	-

3- SE Programs – Objective: Co-ordinate the Canadian SE community in order to pursue world-class research space missions to advance our knowledge of basic physical and chemical processes, the near-Earth space environment and Earth's electromagnetic field, our solar system, the universe and its evolution, as well as the adaptation of humans and other life forms in the weightless environment.

Expected Result #1

Performance Indicators

Identified opportunities for Canadian scientists to advance exploration readiness and scientific knowledge through CSA, national and international research missions.

1. Number of scientific publications, reports and conference proceedings acknowledging CSA funding (Target: 400); 2. Number of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) involved in the program (Target: 480); 3. Number of operating or approved space science research missions (Target: 20); 4. Number of scientific presentations (Target: 420); 5. Number of research partnerships (nationally and internationally) (Target: 80); and, 6. Number of awards granted under the CSA Grants and Contributions Program (Target: 20).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	8.6	10.5	9.5
Human (FTEs)	18.9	19.4	19.4

4- Human Space Flight Expertise – Objective: Maintain a trained, experienced and versatile Astronaut Corps to meet the needs of the Canadian space science and human exploration community and while doing so increase the opportunities of access to space for Canadian scientists.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Continue to develop and maintain human space flight expertise to meet the requirements of the CSA's space science and human exploration programs.	1. Canadian astronauts are qualified on all flight vehicles such as Shuttle, Soyuz and ISS (Target: 4 on Shuttle, 2 on Soyuz and 1 on ISS); 2. Canadian Astronauts are recruited according to recruitment plan (Target: Basic training developed); and, 3. Number of space flights and missions to which Canadian Astronauts participate (Target: One: STS-118).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	2.1	4.0	4.1
Human (FTEs)	6.0	6.0	6.0

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Enabling Research (SE)

• Conduct a series of national and international workshops to encourage scientific and technical teams to explore future national and international opportunities relating to space science and exploration.

• Release several announcements of opportunity to the space science and technology research communities to develop the next generation of Canadian scientific investigations, space instruments and/or space science missions and to engage Canadian scientists in "low mass, low volume" research on-board ISS and other free-fall platforms. By developing a repertoire of science "on the shelf", Canadian scientists will be able to take advantage of any and all space flight opportunities

• Continue the program of analogue opportunities in planetary exploration utilizing the Haughton crater on Devon Island, Nunavut as a site geologically analogous to the Moon and Mars. Scientific research will be carried out to help us better understand the history of our own planet while preparing us for robotic and human exploration of the Solar System. The CSA will develop relationships with international partners to provide access to unique analogue sites to Canadian researchers all over the world.

• Through partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), the CSA will position our scientific and industrial partners in future scientific and technological developments relating to the European planetary exploration program called Aurora and the physical and life sciences program called ELIPS-2.

• Continue to actively participate in the International Bed rest-working group that provides Canadian scientists with access to volunteers who participate in this analogue of physiological changes that are seen in the human body in space.

• Maintain a trained and versatile Astronaut Corps to develop and maintain human space flight expertise to meet the requirements of the CSA's space sciences and human exploration programs. One Canadian Astronaut is currently in the final stages of training for Space Shuttle flight STS-118 (ISS assembly mission 13A.1) scheduled for June 2007. Another is training in preparation for assignment to a long-duration space flight on the ISS. Two other Canadian astronauts are expected to be assigned; one to a Space Shuttle flight before 2010 and one to a second long-duration expedition on ISS in the 2012 timeframe. Canadian Astronauts perform additional duties for NASA and with the International Space Station Program.

• The CSA will continue to prepare for an Astronaut Recruitment Campaign, but such recruitment will not take place until new flight opportunities materialize, over and above those currently existing.

Space Mission Development – Space Science and Exploration

One Space Science and Exploration Mission Development Program with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- SE Projects – Objective: Ensure the development, delivery and commissioning of space-qualified systems for SE missions through effective project, quality and engineering management.

Expected Result #1

Performance Indicators

SE projects' deliverables meet mission objectives at critical steps.

1. Safety and Mission Assurance (including Configuration Management) requirements are identified and met for each project (Target: 100%); In accordance with Treasury Board approved Project Approval and Management Framework (PAMF): 2. Mission objectives are met at critical steps of the projects (Target: 85%); 3. Project cost is maintained within authorized levels (Target: 100%); 4. Risks are identified and mitigation plans prepared for each project (Target: 100%); and, 5. Number of approved projects associated with science support (Target: 15).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	59.0	30.7	18.8
Human (FTEs)	27.8	23.2	19.7

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Space Mission Development (SE)

• The CSA will complete the production and will support the assembly, test and launch of a Canadian meteorological (MET) station for NASA's Phoenix mission. The operations phase will begin after launch of the spacecraft scheduled for August 2007 and landing on Mars expected in early 2008.To have this instrument launched on this mission will position Canada as a respected and reliable provider of planetary science instrumentation, will provide basic scientific knowledge of the Martian atmosphere, and will permit Canadian scientists to have access to all data from the mission.

• Canadian scientific teams will contribute to an Electric Field Instrument (EFI) for the Swarm Earth Explorer mission. The teams will calibrate the instruments in the laboratory and on orbit as well as develop the instrument simulator and data reduction algorithms. These instruments will precisely measure the electric field at satellite altitudes in order to correct the measurements of the Earth's magnetic fields as well as to better understand the distribution of ions in the near-earth magnetosphere.

• The Enhanced Polar Outflow Probe (e-POP) mission, integrated with the CASSIOPE Mission, is scheduled for launch in 2008. It will probe the upper atmosphere and ionosphere region where solar variability exerts influence on global change in various time scales. The scientific data collected by e-POP will help scientists understand particle exchange and energy coupling processes between the Earth's atmosphere and space environment.

• The CSA has agreed to provide the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) with the Flight Detector Subsystem, the Ground Test Subsystem, the Calibration Subsystem, and required flight spares for the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on-board the ASTROSAT satellite. It is scheduled for launch no earlier than 2008. The CSA participation will guarantee 5% of the observing time for Canadian scientists and obtain ASTROSAT astronomic data.

• The CSA will continue the detail design and manufacturing of the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) for the Mars Science Laboratory to be launched by NASA in 2009. The Canadian contribution will help scientists to determine the chemical composition of various soil, dust and rock samples on the planet.

• Canada is participating in the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a major facility-class space observatory that will be launched in 2013. The JWST is a successor to the highly successful Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Canada is responsible for the design and construction of the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), a critical element of the mission, which ensures the very precise pointing of the telescope and the provision to the international astronomical community of simultaneous images. The design of the FGS will be completed with an expected transition to manufacturing in 2007. By virtue of the CSA's contribution, Canadian astronomers will have guaranteed access to 5% of the observing time of the James Webb Space telescope.

• The CSA has delivered the Local Oscillator Source Unit (LSU) to the European Space Agency and it is being integrated in the Heterodyne Instrument for the Far Infrared (HIFI) of the Herschel satellite. The satellite scheduled to be launched in 2008 will carry an infrared telescope and three scientific instruments that will allow scientists to address key science questions such as how galaxies were formed in the early universe and how stars have been forming throughout the history of the universe.

• The NEOSSat mission, a joint CSA-DND mission, is a combination of the Near Earth Space Surveillance (NESS) and the High Earth Orbit Surveillance (HEOS) projects. It is expected that 50% of NEOSSat time will be used to observe the inner portion of the solar system to discover, track and study asteroids and comets. The other 50% of the operating time will be used to track satellites in high-Earth orbit to update the orbit parameters of known satellites flying over the Canadian territory. NEOSSat is scheduled to launch in 2009. A prime contractor will be selected and preliminary and detailed designs will proceed during 2007.

• The CSA will fly the e-OSTEO space mission in September 2007 that will carry three independent Canadian experiments. These experiments focus on bone loss in space that is one of the major obstacles to long duration space flight. The knowledge acquired will also enhance our understanding of bone loss in general and will have potential applications to osteoporosis. The CSA was given this flight opportunity by ESA in return for CSA lending ESA some e-OSTEO hardware for ESA scientists to repeat the bone experiments that were lost in the tragic loss of Columbia in 2003.

Space Mission Operations – Space Science and Exploration

Three Space Science and Exploration Mission Operations Programs with a combination of accomplishments demonstrate how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- International Space Station (ISS) – Objective: Provide required CSA operations, training and engineering services to the ISS Program.

Expected Result #1

Performance Indicators

CSA robotics operations and engineering services meet ISS Program (ISSP) and Canadian Space Station Program (CSSP) stakeholders' expectations in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and the Memorandum of Understanding with NASA.

1. Percentage of active participation of the CSSP team in the various ISS multi-lateral boards and panels managing the ISSP (Target: more than 95%); 2. Availability of Operations Centre (Target: at least 99%); 3. Rate of training delivered vs. training requested (Target: more than 95%); 4. Percentage of MSS system(s) and operational support availability for planned and unplanned events (Target: more than 95%) 5. Percentage of software and flight products delivered as required/scheduled (Target: more than 95%); and, 6. Rate of payload operational support availability for planned and unplanned events (Target: 100%).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	49.6	46.7	47.2
Human (FTEs)	105.4	112.8	110.8

2- SE Mission Operations – Objective: Operate the space and ground segment for SE mission operations.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
SE Space Mission Operations meet mission objectives and user/client expectations.	1. Sponsoring organization's requirements for payload projects are met at critical steps of the operations (Target: 95%); and, 2. Number of missions in operational phase associated with science support (Target: 7).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	3.4	5.1	5.0
Human (FTEs)	1.4	1.7	1.4

3- Human Space Flight Missions Support – Objective: Manage human space flight missions assigned to the Canadian Astronaut Corps to optimize returns of scientific data and on-orbit operational knowledge.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Ensure and maintain Canadian Astronauts' health and safety for space flight missions.	1. Number of activities and R&D targeted at maintaining Astronauts' Health and Safety (Target: 4 - Radiation, Nutrition, STS-118 support, Cross-cultural study); and, 2. Percentage of participation in ISS Medical Boards, Panels and Working Groups (Target: 100%).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	2.4	2.4	2.3
Human (FTEs)	10.0	10.0	10.0

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Space Mission Operations (SE)

• Continue the implementation of the ground control capability for Canadarm2 and the expansion of the ground control scope to include Dextre (Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator). These new developments will enable additional capabilities to move the robotic arm by ground personnel without involving the on-orbit crew. Further, the expansion of ground control capabilities to the Dextre robot will enable a more efficient on-orbit commissioning reducing significantly astronaut time requirement for this task. The launch of Dextre is now planned for December 2007 or January 2008 on Shuttle mission STS-123/1J/A. The CSA is also responsible for the training and qualification of all astronauts, cosmonauts and ground support personnel involved in the operations of the MSS including Dextre. Canada is the first country to implement and use this type of technology in space operations.

• Establish operational preparedness for the MSS to support ISS maintenance operations. This will entail the preparation and certification of flight products and procedures to support operations that are not yet fully defined. Launch of Dextre will evolve MSS operations from highly planned and concisely tested assembly operations to more generic and holistic maintenance concepts. This will represent a major philosophical shift to Space Mission Design standards and better position Canada to support future exploration program endeavours.

• The delivery of early MSS-6 software releases will provide a major enhancement to the capabilities of the Canadarm2 in order to better facilitate the capture of free flying vehicles. Canadarm2 will be required to capture the first such vehicle, the Japanese free flying H-II Transfer Vehicle, in July 2009. As such, early versions of the software are required for astronaut training, simulation and mission development.

• The CSA responsibilities for MSS operations will be fulfilled: maintaining and providing technical support for MSS hardware and software; launching two spare Canadarm2 joints to orbit in 2007/08 for pre-positioning in case of on orbit failure of the arm during its life; performing repair and overhaul work on the MSS hardware; operating MSS training facilities in Canada; planning and supporting operations of MSS missions; and conducting operations in conjunction with the NASA Houston flight control room from the Remote Multi-Purpose Support Room, a facility directly supporting robotics operations from St-Hubert, Quebec, with a reliable ground segment capability.

• As part of the Shuttle based ISS Assembly and Maintenance mission STS-118/13A.1 Canadian Astronaut Dave Williams will perform three extra vehicular activities to install a third starboard truss segment and relocate solar panels thus increasing the capacity of the ISS to generate power to support science and operational activities.

• Operations for the Microvariability and Oscillations of STars (MOST) micro-satellite space telescope, launched in June 2003, will continue. Scientists operating the MOST space telescope have made a major astronomical discovery contradicting previous observations made from Earth-based telescopes on the formation and aging of the Sun and other stars.

• Canadian scientists continue to obtain data from our participation in NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) mission and from the CANOPUS ground-based array of geophysical instruments that complement international solar-terrestrial space probes. Since the initiation of this array in the late 1980's, over 1000 peer-review scientific papers have been published.

• CSA will continue to collect data on the Perceptual Motor Deficit in Space (PMDIS) experiment that seeks to determine the cause of the hand-eye coordination deficits commonly seen in astronauts when they first are in space. PMDIS is the first experiment to use the Canadian International Space Station (ISS) allocation rights. The mission is scheduled to be completed in 2007.

• The CSA is funding the participation of Canadian scientists in the NASA THEMIS mission comprised of a system of 5 satellites and associated ground-observing array for the study of northern lights phenomena. THEMIS will be operational in 2007-2008 and will help to pinpoint where in the magnetosphere the energy of the solar wind transforms explosively into auroras.

• The CSA will continue to support the Microgravity Vibration Isolation System (MVIS) delivered to the European Space Agency (ESA) for integration into its Fluid Science Laboratory (FSL), which will be flown on their Columbus module. Final pre-launch closeout work of all remaining open items will be completed at the Kennedy Space Center, in preparation for a launch in late 2007 on Space Shuttle Mission STS-122/1E. All preparation activities leading to the on-orbit commissioning of the MVIS sub-system will also be supported in 2007. By providing this important component to ESA, Canadian scientists will gain access to this unique laboratory in space.

• Explore how the Advanced Astronaut Medical Support (ADAMS) project can contribute to human exploration in the context of the results of the "Needs and Capacity Study" that was performed in the previous fiscal year. Specifically, this study identified solutions to the delivery of health care on future long duration exploration-class missions, health care needs and solutions for space missions, overlaps with terrestrial remote medicine and capacity within Canada to meet industry, academic, and public sector needs.

• In collaboration with Agri-Food Canada, a one-day bonus menu will be developed for the ISS thus providing a greater variety of nutrition food to astronauts on long-duration missions.

• Collaborate with Russia on one ISS study looking at astronaut radiation exposure.

• Canada has undertaken a study, in collaboration with international partners, to evaluate cross-cultural training requirements for the ISS environment.

• Canada will continue to actively participate at the International Space Station Program medical boards namely: The Multilateral Medical Policy Board (MMPB), the Multilateral Space Medicine Board (MSMB) and the Multilateral Medical Operations Panels and Working Groups (MMOP).

To learn more about Space Science and Exploration, go to: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/sciences/default.asp and www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/exploration/default.asp

2.3 Satellite Communications

Program Activity Priority: Provide all Canadians with the means to participate in and fully benefit from the global information age.

The capability for widespread instantaneous communication of information across long distances enables economic growth, fundamentally changes how society operates, and brings down the barriers of distance and culture. Satellites are the most economical way to connect users in remote communities to advanced communication services, since they eliminate the need for extensive ground-based infrastructure, an important factor for Canada, with its large territory and sparse population. Furthermore, the design of new equipment and applications stimulate innovation within the world economy. Through the Satellite Communications (SC) Program Activity, the CSA will uphold Canada's status as a world leader in satellite communications, and extend the most advanced products and services to all Canadians wherever they are.

In doing so, this priority contributes in many ways to the following CSA Strategic Outcomes: Knowledge, Innovation and Economy, and Sovereignty and Security.

Satellite Communications (SC) Program Activity Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Increased access for Canadians to state-of-the-art space communications systems and services to meet their social and economic needs.	1. Gap between current capabilities and future needs of Canadians for satellite communications and the available or expected system's capacity; 2. Percentage of coverage over Canada by satellite and ground systems in place for commercial and governmental usage; and, 3. Utilization rate of AnikF2 Commercial Ka-band payload for Mutli-Media Services and for the service delivery utilizing the $50 million government capacity credit.
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Better use of space communications, search and rescue, and global navigation satellite systems and applications to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of other government departments in delivering services to Canadians.	1. Number of joint studies and projects between the CSA and other government departments in the field of satellite communications, navigation and search and rescue.
Planning and Reporting Continuity: RPP 2006-2007: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/rpp-2006.asp#2-3 DPR 2005-2006: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/pr-2006.asp#3.4

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	25.1	28.2	29.1
Human (FTEs)	11.8	11.6	12.2

The programs under this Program Activity are divided into three clusters: Enabling Research, Space Mission Development and Space Mission Operations. However, no Space Mission Operations are mentioned in this report.

Enabling research – Satellite Communications

Three Satellite Communications Enabling Research Programs with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- SC Mission Concepts – Objective: Assume leadership and provide support in enabling research and development of new space mission concepts leading to the realization of CSA or international SC missions.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Industry, government and/or academia conduct mission and payload concept and feasibility studies to establish the technical and/or scientific feasibility and the relevance of missions or payloads in order to enable CSA decisions on future SC missions of interest to Canada.	1. Number of concept (mission and payload) or feasibility studies initiated, pursued or completed. (Target: 1 initiated); and, 2. Number of new missions (Phase 0/A) retained for further implementation (Target: 1 mission developed).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	1.7	8.2	15.6
Human (FTEs)	-	-	-

2- ESA Programs in SC – Objective: Through key international partnerships, enhance the Canadian industry's technological base and provide access to European market for value-added products and services in the field of SC.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Successful development and demonstration of advanced technologies, systems, components, or studies provided for in the contracts awarded by ESA to Canadian firms under SC programs.	1. Canadian industrial returns in ESA optional programs in SC (Target: 84% or higher).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	12.8	13.1	10.2
Human (FTEs)	-	-	-

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Enabling Research (SC)

• Additional demonstration of Ka-band technology will improve the use of AnikF2 by northern communities for trials of innovative government services and in specific areas of interest to other government departments. This will be done by maintaining processor hubs and developing ground terminals, to provide expanded access to Ka-band user and government services in the North.

• A new detailed system definition study for an advanced experimental communications payload will be initiated in early 2007. It is foreseen that this proposed advanced payload would:

  • Economically enhance Canada's security and emergency response capability over the North-American Continent and more specifically over the Canadian North including the increasingly sensitive North-West passage.

  • Galvanize the Canadian space industry into a common goal of providing flight heritage of new Canadian space technology needed to expand Canadian export sales.

  • Provide industry with an opportunity to enter the new enterprise market at Ka-band and to offer continuity and the potential to expand Multi-media Ka-band consumer services.

  • Initiate the pre-development of a joint DND/CSA microsat missions (M3Msat) to demonstrate space-based automatic identification of ships and low rate data messaging.

• Canada's participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) programs allows our industry to access forward-looking studies on new telecommunications services; to develop new technologies, equipment and applications in multi-media, optical inter-satellite and mobile communications; and to demonstrate satellite-based communications services such as interactive communications services for remote communities and disaster management. For example, Canadian companies will:

  • Design novel space antennas for satellite communications to better manage the coverage according to the number of users present and the power available from the satellite.

  • Develop Galileo ground infrastructure to support the monitoring of the quality of the localisation signal generated by the satellite constellation.

  • Demonstrate the feasibility of novel dielectric filter techniques that greatly improve the performance and the channel capacity of satellite communications systems.

Space Mission Development – Satellite Communications

One Satellite Communications Space Mission Development Program with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- SC Projects – Objective: Ensure the development, delivery and commissioning of space-qualified systems for SC missions through effective project, quality and engineering management.

Expected Result #1

Performance Indicators

SC projects' deliverables meet mission objectives at critical steps.

1. Safety and Mission Assurance (including Configuration Management) requirements are identified and met for each project (Target: 100%); In accordance with Treasury Board approved Project Approval and Management Framework (PAMF): 2. Mission objectives are met at critical steps of the projects (Target: 85%); 3. Project cost is maintained within authorized levels (Target: 100%); and, 4. Risks are identified and mitigation plans prepared for each project (Target: 100%).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	10.6	6.9	3.3
Human (FTEs)	11.8	11.6	12.2

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Space Mission Development (SC)

• In 2004-2005, as part of the CASSIOPE Mission Contribution Program, the CSA initiated the development and demonstration of the Cascade telecommunications payload on a small satellite bus. This small satellite spacecraft will be fully designed and constructed by Canadian companies by 2007 and the launch is planned in 2008. Cascade is the precursor of a communication satellite constellation that will help position Canadian industry on the international market, both as a supplier of advanced components and as a service provider of high-volume, high-data-rate telecommunications anywhere in the world.

• CSA and DND are partneering to initiate and manage a second microsatellite project (the first one being NeosSat) which payloads will be an Automatic Identification System (AIS) and a Short Messaging System (SMS), both supported on a microsatellite bus. This project will demonstrate and further develop a multi-mission microsat bus capability; will establish micro-satellites as operationally cost effective; will allow optimization of single-satellite AIS payload in maritime traffic identification; will significantly support canadian industry business development strategies in a global market context; and will provide complementarity with CSA's RADARSAT-Constellation program and with DND's Polar Epsilon program. The launch is planned for late 2009 and end of mission demonstration in 2011.

To learn more about Satellite Communications, go to: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/satellites/default.asp

2.4 Generic Space Activities in support of Earth Observation, Space Science and Exploration, and Satellite Communications

Program Activity Priority: Provide leadership, co-ordination or support to Earth Observation (EO), Space Science and Exploration (SE), and Satellite Communications (SC) Program Activities through technology research and space-qualification activities that are generic in their nature.

The support to Enabling Research is provided through the development of high-risk technologies by industry, academia and non-for-profit organizations and through the maintenance of in-house technical capabilities by conducting advanced R&D projects that meet the criteria of excellence in, and relevance to the implementation of the Canadian Space Program. The support to Space Mission Development is provided by the David Florida Laboratory which carries out world-class and cost-effective environmental space-qualification services for the assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft systems and sub-systems to all of the CSA's programs. In doing so, this priority contributes in many ways to all CSA Strategic Outcomes: Environment and Sustainable Development, Knowledge, Innovation and Economy, and Sovereignty and Security.

Generic space activities in support of EO, SE, AND SC (GSA) Program Activity Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Innovative space technologies, techniques, and design and test methodologies in response to advanced developments required for future space missions and activities.	1. Number of technologies supported through one of the generic R&D programs that are used in a space mission or activity; 2. Number of space missions making use of the DFL; and, 3. Number of peer-reviewed papers as a result of CSA technology generic R&D programs.
Planning and Reporting Continuity: RPP 2006-2007: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/rpp-2006.asp#section2-4 DPR 2005-2006: Not applicable. The Program Activity appeared in the 2006-2007 PAA.

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	47.5	48.9	50.4
Human (FTEs)	139.9	144.5	154.5

The programs under this Program Activity are divided into three clusters: Enabling Research, Space Mission Development and Space Mission Operations. However, no Space Mission Operations are mentioned in this report.

Enabling research – Generic Space Activities in Suport of EO, SE, and SC

One Generic Enabling Research Program with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- Generic Space Technology Supporting Earth Observation, Science and Exploration, and Satellite Communications – Objective: Assume leadership and provide support in enabling research and development of space-related high-risk technologies leading to the realization of CSA or international EO, SE, and SC missions.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Development and transfer of advanced space technologies by industry, government, academia and non profit organisations in support of EO, SE, and SC activities of interest to Canada.	1. Number of publications (Target: TBD*); 2. Number of patents (Target: TBD*); 3. Number of technologies brought to higher readiness levels (Target: TBD*); 4. Number of technologies chosen to enable future space missions and/or commercial products retained by industries (Target: TBD*); and, 5. Number of Highly Qualified Personnel (Target: TBD*) *Targets are being recalibrated in the context of the development and implementation of new management and performance frameworks for Generic Space Technology programs.
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Successful development and demonstration of advanced technologies, systems, components or studies provided for in the contracts awarded to Canadian firms under mainly two ESA Programs.	1. Canadian industrial return in ESA optional programs, and at the overall level (Target: 85% or higher).
Expected Result #3	Performance Indicators
Increased number of university scientists and engineers with Ph. D's and/or Master's degrees with research experience addressing real space problems faced by industry and/or government institutions.	1. Number of partnership projects involving industry, universities and the CSA (Target: 5 ongoing projects).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	39.7	40.9	42.4
Human (FTEs)	97.9	102.5	112.5

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Enabling Research - Generic Space Activities in support of EO, SE, and SC

• A new Technology Plan will provide roadmaps and a multi-year implementation plan to guide and prioritize CSA technology programs. Priority technologies are defined in consultation with industry and other stakeholders. With the creation of a mission database, and the identification of technology requirements, CSA will now be able to develop roadmaps and prioritize technology activities.

• Through the Space Technology Development Program, enhance Canada's capabilities in supporting national and international space missions or activities of Canadian interest by awarding new technology development contracts to industry (mainly to small and medium-size companies) and research organizations through annual Requests for Proposals. For example, Canadian organizations will:

  • Develop a pico-second laser source with low weight, volume and power consumption intended for future missions to Mars, Moon, and probably asteroids.

  • Develop a novel computer vision algorithms using three dimensional (3D) models and images to improve the reliably of tracking objects in space in harsh conditions.

  • Advance the development of a drill superstructure, drill rod handling, and autonomy towards a low mass and power efficient design capable of deployment in various planetary exploration scenarios.

  • Develop and demonstrate small satellite autonomy technologies in the following three targeted areas: on-board mission task scheduling, on-board fault recovery, and on-board sensor calibration.

• The CSA will extend an advanced DVB-RCS Test Bed to both the Vancouver and Winnipeg AnikF2 Telesat gateway facilities to ensure testing and demonstration of applications for Government's services to be delivered to Northern Communities through the four Northern beams. It will utilize advanced techniques to test and characterize the Ka-band environment without impacting the trials and services being provided. The Vancouver & Winnipeg test hubs will be further upgraded to have high-speed terrestrial interconnectivity. This high-speed connectivity will be extended to Communications Research Centre (CRC) and to Telesat's R&D laboratories as well for full testing flexibility.

• The CSA will develop a Canadian technology demonstrator receiver, which will serve as test bed to assess feasibility of aviation safety of life requirements. It is expected that at the end of this decade, dual mode GPS/Galileo receivers will become the standard. Galileo will most likely be the key technology that will provide worldwide precision approach being demanded for many years by air transport customers to produce a position fix. This development effort represents a significant leap forward in the development of GNSS technology.

• Through the Space Technology Research Program develop long-term high-risk space technologies and maintain in-house technical capabilities by conducting advanced R&D projects that meet the criteria of excellence and relevance in support of the implementation of the Canadian Space Program. For example, the program includes the development of:

  • A novel data processing technique that can enhance the image quality of optical instrument with potential applications for Earth observation and security.

  • A smart thermal radiation coating material, which changes its thermal emittance with temperature and will have significant impact on satellite thermal design.

  • A unique high fidelity Synthetic Aperture Radar simulator that supports the development of RADARSAT-Constellation.

  • Novel guidance, navigation and control technique for spacecraft formation flying, which is essential for the next generation high performance low cost satellite developments.

• The transfer and commercialization of space technologies and their applications to other sectors of the economy will enhance Canada's industrial competitiveness. This is being achieved by managing the CSA portfolio of patents and intellectual property licenses, by conducting commercialization assessments and developing marketing plans for technologies developed in-house, and for technologies developed within the Canadian industry.

• The CSA will launch the Research Partnership Program with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada to foster closer industry/university collaboration in space research and development.

Space Mission Development – Generic Space Activities in support of EO, SE, AND SC

One Generic Space Mission Development Program with a combination of accomplishments demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- David Florida Laboratory (DFL) supports the Canadian Space Program – Objective: Provide world-class space qualification services on a national scale, including facilities and expertise in support of the Canadian Space Program and international EO, SE and SC missions.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Development, provision of expertise and supply of space qualification services, functional and environmental testing of space hardware primarily for CSA sponsored programs and projects, and subsequently to the Canadian space industry and other private and public sector clients.	1. Percentage of satisfied clients (Target: 95% or better).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	6.6	6.7	6.6
Human (FTEs)	42.0	42.0	42.0

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Space Mission Development - Generic Space Activities in support of EO, SE, and SC

• David Florida Laboratory provides world-class and cost-effective environmental space qualification services for the assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft systems and sub-systems to all of the CSA's programs. Many priority projects will benefit from DFL support, such as for:

  • Earth Observation: RADARSAT-2; Chinook, a Canadian-led mission carrying two experiments; Stratosphere Wind Interferometer for Transport studies (SWIFT), and Atmosphere Research with GPS Occultation (ARGO); and RADARSAT-Constellation;

  • Science and Exploration: CASSIOPE e-POP mission; Phoenix LIDAR and MET instruments: SmallSAT BUS; Neossat; James Webb Space Telescope Space Telescope (JWST); and the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT);

  • Satellite Communications: CASSIOPE Cascade mission; and

  • Commercial Programs: Skynet V, NIMIQ, Terrestar; and SICRAL 1B.

To learn more about Generic Space Technology Supporting Earth Observation, Space Science and Exploration, and Satellite Communications, go to: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/industry/technology.asp

To learn more about the David Florida Laboratory, go to: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/dfl/default.asp

2.5 Space Awareness and Learning

Program Activity Priority: Further public understanding and engagement with regards to space-related issues, ultimately leading to improving the scientific literacy of Canadians.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a 21st century economy by focusing on science and technology. If Canada is to meet the challenge posed by a global economy, Canadians must be encouraged to pursue careers in science and technology - a skilled pool of human capital is at the heart of an innovative economy. We must engage Canadians' interest in science and technology by sharing our discoveries and breakthroughs in meaningful ways that relate to their daily lives. By engaging our youth we will also be fostering science and technology literacy and encouraging them to consider careers in the sciences and technology.

In doing so, this priority contributes to the Strategic Outcomes: Knowledge, and Innovation and Economy.

Space awareness and learning Program Activity Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Increased public awareness of Canada's activities in space and space benefits positively affecting the quality of life of Canadians.	1. Awareness of Canadians measured by telephone survey every three years (Target: Next survey in 2008-2009).
Planning and Reporting Continuity: RPP 2006-2007: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/rpp-2006.asp#section2-5 DPR 2005-2006: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/pr-2006.asp#3.5

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	6.5	8.0	9.3
Human (FTEs)	26.9	26.8	26.8

The programs under this Program Activity are divided into two clusters: Awareness and Learning.

Awareness

Four Awareness Programs demonstrate how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- Strategic Communications – Objective: Ensure positioning of the CSA and information supporting the Awareness and Learning program.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Target audience is reached through outreach activities.	1. Number of initiatives according to targeted audiences (Target: Confirm benchmark).

Ressources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	0.5	0.9	1.3
Human (FTEs)	3.6	3.6	3.6

2- Media Relations and Information Services – Objective: Position information through the media and the Web.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Information is present in the media, particularly on television.	1. Quantity of media initiatives that resulted in informative and positive coverage (Target: Sustain or increase partnerships and initiatives that result in coverage in media).
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Canadians visit the Canadian Space Agency Web site.	1. Number of Canadian visits to the CSA Web site (Target: Sustain or increase visits to the CSA Web site).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	1.1	1.3	1.4
Human (FTEs)	8.1	8.0	8.0

3- Creative Services, Marketing and Exhibitions – Objective: Position information through direct-marketing activities.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Target audience receives Canadian Space Agency information.	1. Quantity of products and publications distributed to select audiences through different communications channels (Target: Maintain or increase).
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Target audience receives Canadian Space Agency information through outreach activities with partners.	1. Number of initiatives focused on target audiences (Target: Establish benchmark).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	1.8	1.9	2.2
Human (FTEs)	5.0	5.0	5.0

4- Astronaut Awareness Tours – Objective: Increase awareness of the Canadian Space Program (CSP) through proactive public appearances by Canadian astronauts throughout Canada.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Canadians are reached by awareness activities conducted by a Canadian Astronaut.	1. Number of participants reached per astronaut days invested (Target: Gap analysis); 2. Number of events per astronaut days invested - 10% videoconference and 90% visits (Target: 80 events for 72 days of astronauts); 3. Number of provinces and territories visited (Target: 6 provinces and 1 territory); and, 4. Percentage of accepted requests (Target: Approximately 50%).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	0.2	0.2	0.2
Human (FTEs)	-	-	-

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Awareness

The CSA is implementing a proactive and balanced communications strategy focusing on important space achievements. The major communications activities will focus on the following:

• The launch of RADARSAT-2, Canada's next-generation Earth Observation satellite.

• Promotion of the launch of Canadian Astronaut Dave Williams aboard Mission STS-118, who will conduct space walks to continue construction and the scientific use of the International Space Station (ISS).

• The launch of Dextre, the final component and contribution of Canada's space robotics suite to the ISS, a two-armed dexterous manipulator that will enhance construction and maintenance of the ISS.

• The launch of NASA's Phoenix Mars Rover with a Canadian science instrument and weather station aboard.

• The launch of Canada's hybrid small satellite mission CASSIOPE, which contains a high-speed large capacity data communications module (Cascade), and an atmospheric science instrument (e-POP).

• As part of a traveling exhibits program, the development of an interactive exhibit to raise awareness of Canada's scientific expertise and satellite technology supporting sustainable development and the International Polar Year, together with informational products to support museum activities directed at families, youth and educators.

• An increase in outreach activities by astronauts, scientists, engineers and staff taking part in speaking events, conferences or fairs, workshops and presentations.

Learning

The Learning Program demonstrates how the following expected results will be measured and attained.

1- Space Learning Program – Objective: Provide Canadian educators and students with targeted educational resources and space learning opportunities to build knowledge and enhance interest in space science and technology.

Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Canadian educators and students further their learning related to science and technology through space theme.	1. Number of educators reached through professional development initiatives (Target: Maintain or increase); and 2. Number of students reached through learning activities (Target: Maintain or increase)
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Enhance expertise of Canadian scientists, engineers and physicians in space science, space technology and space medicine through the learning components of the CSA Grants and Contributions Program.	1. Number of students, fellows and medical residents supported through the programs (Target: 19); and, 2. Number of students attending the International Space University supported by the CSA program (Target: 2).

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	2.3	2.9	3.5
Human (FTEs)	5.2	5.2	5.2

Highlights of Expected Accomplishments – Learning

• Increase educator and student participation in space-centred learning initiatives, which encourage youth to pursue studies and careers in the field of science and engineering.

• Enhanced use of targeted and educational space-based materials by not-for-profit and educational institutions, and increased requests for youth-oriented information across Canada.

• Promotion of professional development workshops and the development of teaching materials such as satellite enabled or web-based assisted tele-learning opportunities to respond to the needs of educators.

• Regional tours and partnered initiatives with schools and youth organisations to expand student and educator access to the space science and technology community.

• Implementation of targeted grants, contribution and sponsorship programs in partnership with other federal departments and agencies to support awareness, research and training in space science and technology.

• Through an agreement with the NASA-JSC Aerospace Medicine Clerkship Program and the NASA-KSC Biomedical Office, the CSA's Operational Space Medicine Group will fund four Canadian medical students or residents to attend a four week Aerospace Medicine Elective each year.

To learn more about Space Awareness and Learning, go to: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/media/default.asp and www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/educators/default.asp

2.6 Corporate Services and Infrastructure

Program Activity Priority: To implement the government's commitment to modern public service management in accordance with the Management Accountability Framework's (MAF) expectations.

Corporate services and infrastructure Program Activity Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Corporate Services provide an added value to CSA managers in the performance of their duties.	1. Services provided meet standards set under Government-wide and CSA policies as well as MAF expectations.
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Key corporate risks are addressed and mitigated.	1. Management and mitigation actions are implemented against the four highest priority risks identified in the CSA corporate risk profile.
Planning and Reporting Continuity: RPP 2006-2007: www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/resources/publications/rpp-2006.asp#section2-6 DPR 2005-2006: Not applicable. The Program Activity was not reported in 2005-2006.

Resources	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Financial ($ in millions)	36.5	35.3	35.8
Human (FTEs)	252.6	249.5	248.5

1. Corporate Management Services

Corporate services supporting the CSA's activities include: Audit, Evaluation and Review; Communications; Finances; Human Resources; Information Management and Information Technology; Legal Services; Policy, Planning and Relations; President's Office; and Security and Facilities.

Corporate management services Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Corporate Services provide an added value to CSA managers in the performance of their duties.	Policy and Planning 1. Canadian needs are identified through a number of strategic and socio-economic analyses. (Target: Completed socio-economic studies for future missions in EO, SE and SC) 2. Senior management is accountable for the management of resources and results. (Target: PAA and performance measurement framework approved by TBS) Finance 1. Financial statements audited by 2010. (Target: New guidelines set by the General Comptroller are implemented) Human Resources 1. Activities, initiatives, guidelines, policies and tools, identified in the Staffing Management Accountability Framework, are drafted and implemented. (Target: 50% of all SMAF elements implemented); and, 2. Human Resources Strategic Management Plan is developed and communicated throughout the CSA. (Target: Finalized plan and 25% of activities implemented) Security and Facilities 1. The Policy on Assets and Information Security is implemented by all CSA managers. (Target: The Policy is distributed to all managers).

2- Risk Management

The CSA's capacity to achieve its expected results and strategic outcomes is influenced by its ability to recognize, manage and mitigate risk. In accordance with its commitment to risk-based planning and the integration of risk management into all decision-making processes, the CSA has completed an intensive process of corporate risk identification and assessment. The objective of risk management is to increase the CSA capacity to mitigate the four risks of highest priority in the area of Vision and Strategy, Values and Ethics, Workforce Competencies, and Function/Process Integration.

Risk Management Performance Measurement
Expected Result #1	Performance Indicators
Vision and Strategy: Create a capacity for CSA to strategically plan and allocate its funds based on cutting-edge priorities and in line with Government's objectives.	1. Implementation of a strategic planning cycle aligned with the CSA's current management cycle. (Target: Strategic planning cycle adopted in Spring 2007)
Expected Result #2	Performance Indicators
Values and Ethics: Increase the capacity of the CSA to instil public service values, to develop a working environment free of harassment, and promoting respect for individuals, integrity and honesty.	1. Implement a Public Service Values and Ethics program; (Target: TBD) and,
Expected Result #3	Performance Indicators
Workforce Competencies: Increase the capacity of CSA to maintain a qualified workforce of public servants to deliver CSA's mandate within the government legislative frameworks, policies and rules.	1. The profile of essential qualifications for managers to receive delegation of authority has been established; and, (Target: TBD) 2. The majority of CSA managers are recognized as being qualified for increased delegation of authority. (Target: TBD)
Expected Result #4	Performance Indicators
Function/Process Integration: Increase the capacity of CSA to align its strategies, planning priorities, funding levels, operations and capacity to deliver and to obtain clear understanding and buy-in from managers and staff at all levels.	1. Completed development of socio-economic performance indicators for each of the CSA's strategic outcome and program activity expected results in accordance with the Canadian Space Strategy; (Target: Socio-economic indicators are completed for all program activities and integrated in the RPP 2008-2009) 2. Financial and performance information is integrated in the CSA's work plans by information management systems made available to managers; and, (Target 1: Create systematic links between Work Plan and Financial databases) (Target 2: The Work Plan database is fully implemented and functional for all sectors for the planning and monitoring of 2008-2009) 3. Completed development of a Long-term Investment Plan. (Target: The Plan is approved by CSA Executive Committee)

 

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