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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 2023 Phase 0 study.
In anticipation of a Phase A study, NRC is sponsoring a Small Teams Initiative to develop CASTOR’s UVMOS instrument while detector development is taking place in Canada and the UK.
November 12, 2024
CASTOR UVMOS team meets in Victoria, BC for first “busy week” workshop in support of Small Teams Initiative
September 18, 2024
In memory of Dr. John Hutchings
We mourn the loss of Dr. John Hutchings, friend, colleague and co-founder of the CASTOR mission. Dr. Hutchings pioneered the development of Canadian space astronomy, playing a key role in Canada’s contributions to the Hubble, FUSE, AstroSat and JWST. He will be dearly missed.
June 4, 2024
CASTOR town hall held at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Astronomical Society in Toronto, Ontario
May 28, 2024
First paper on FORECASTOR software tools featured in AAS Journals’ Author Series of online interviews
May 16, 2024
CASTOR team meets to wrap up latest Space Technology Development Program study
May 10, 2024
CASTOR UVMOS team meets to kick off Small Teams Initiative sponsored by National Research Council Canada
April 10, 2024
UK Space Agency announces £3.3M in funding to support initial UK contribution to CASTOR mission as part of new Science & Exploration Bilateral Programme
March 11, 2024
Canadian astronomers make the case for CASTOR in Hill Times op-ed
January 23, 2024
CTV Morning Live interviews CASTOR Co-Lead Tyrone Woods
January 22, 2024
CTV News reports on CASTOR as Canada’s answer to the Hubble in the UV
December 11, 2023
CASTOR featured in a profile on Space.com
July 29, 2023
Science Development Report for the Phase 0 study of CASTOR submitted
