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Canadensys

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Canadensys (formally Canadensys Aerospace Corporation) is a space systems and space vehicle development company in Ontario, Canada. Canadensys has a focus on micro- and nano-space technologies with 'smart' vehicle designs for planetary, orbital and terrestrial environments. It was founded in 2013.[1]

International Lunar Observatory

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Canadensys provides technology support for the International Lunar Observatory ILO-X and ILO-1 space telescopes.[2]

ispace Mission 1

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With support from the Canadian Space Agency, Canadensys provided a camera capable of taking 360-degree images for the first ispace mission.[3]

IM-1

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ILO-X is a telescope currently on the lunar surface as part of the Intuitive Machines IM-1 lunar lander mission.

References

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  1. ^ Boucher, Marc (2022-11-14). "Canadensys Aerospace Wins Major Contract – Will Build the First Canadian Moon Rover". SpaceQ. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. ^ Hebden, Kerry (24 July 2017). "First lunar observatory for Moon's south pole in 2019". The Space Journal.
  3. ^ Foust, Jeff (27 May 2021). "Companies and government agencies announce plans for lunar rover projects".