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The ongoing development of CASTOR builds on a number of earlier CSA-sponsored scientific and technical investigations, including a 2012 concept study; several Space Technology Development Program (STDP) studies; a 2019 Science Maturation Study that included the technical design, scientific plan and mission architecture; and a Phase 0 study that concluded in 2023.

A major new Space Technology Development Program study is currently underway.

21-09-20

Space Technology Development Program (STDP) Milestone Meeting #2

21-07-12

CASTOR Mission Phase 0 Request for Proposals issued by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

21-07-01

CASTOR presented at the NASA Cosmic Origins (COR) UV Science and Technology Interest Group (UV STIG) Quorum for Ultraviolet Exploration of Science and Technology (QUEST)

21-06-28

CASTOR presented at the 2021 meeting of the European Astronomical Society (EAS)

21-05-13

CASTOR Town Hall at the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA)

21-05-05

Kickoff meeting for the CASTOR Space Technology Development Program (STDP) study

21-02-17

CASTOR presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI)

India

20-12-12

CASTOR recommended by LRP2020 as Canada’s “highest priority for very large investments in space astronomy” in the 2020s!

20-12-12

Final report of the 2020 Long Range Plan for Canadian Astronomy issued

20-11-04

Request for Proposals issued, CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)

19-10-31

CASTOR presented at Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Long Range Plan 2020 Town Hall Meeting

Montreal, QC

19-09-30