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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.

18-07-05

SpaceQ interview with CASCA President, Rob Thacker, focusing on the state of Canadian space astronomy including the CASTOR mission

18-05-28

Canadian Space considers WFIRST, CASTOR and the status of Canadian space astronomy

18-05-25

Invited talk on CASTOR at the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA)

Victoria, BC

18-05-15

CASTOR presented at the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) meeting

Quebec, QC

18-04-20

M2 SMS progress review meeting, focusing on scientific and technical trade studies

18-01-31

CSA Science Maturation Study (SMS) begins with a one-day meeting at Honeywell headquarters

Kanata, ON