Canada tender · Advance Contract Award Notice

Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE-ICOS)

Reference number: 9f063-20250304

Published: 2026-02-12

Closing date: 2026-02-27

Tender details

The Canadian Space Agency seeks specialized R&D services to advance the MAGE-ICOS project, aimed at enhancing in-situ methane detection on Mars. Key tasks include developing low-pressure ICOS instrumentation, miniaturizing instrument design, conducting environmental tests simulating Martian conditions, and characterizing performance for trace methane detection. Successful delivery of engineering reports, design updates, and prototype hardware is crucial for advancing space exploration technologies and supporting future Mars missions. This opportunity is ideal for businesses with expertise in optical spectroscopy and aerospace instrumentation.

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