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2002 December Report of the Auditor General of Canada
December 2002 Report—Chapter 7
Exhibit 7.2—Canadian Space Agency's service lines
Key service lines assigned priority under the Canadian Space Program
- Space Science—Advancing scientific knowledge in areas of strategic importance to Canada by giving Canadian scientists access to the unique environment of space (for example, space life science, microgravity science, space astronomy, and space exploration).
- Earth and Environment—Using space technologies to understand, monitor, and protect the Earth and its environment (for example, RADARSAT-1 and RADARSAT-2).
- Human Presence in Space—Providing a meaningful and visible contribution to international efforts to establish a human presence in and beyond low Earth orbit, and ensuring that this contribution will bring tangible benefits to Canada (examples are the Canadian Astronaut Program and Canada's contribution to the International Space Station).
- Satellite Communications—Ensuring that all Canadians have access to new communications technologies and services and positioning Canadian industry to participate significantly in the new global communications business.
- Generic Space Technologies—Developing innovative and emerging technologies to ensure the growth and competitiveness of the Canadian space industry to meet future needs of the Canadian Space Program and maximize commercialization of space technologies in both space and non-space applications.
Other service lines
- Space Qualification Services—Providing an environmental test facility capable of meeting the current and emerging needs of Canada's space community and space-related objectives (the David Florida Laboratory).
- Comptrollership and Awareness—Ensuring that the Agency performs its role as the national leader of the Canadian Space Program.
Source: Canadian Space Agency