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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on February 27, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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

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9F063-20250304International

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Government of Canada → Canadian Space AgencyView Agency

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*Longueuil, CAN

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Documents

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ACAN for MAGE-ICOS_20250304.pdf

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PAC pour MAGE-ICOS_20250304.pdf

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canadian Space Agency
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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) requires specialized research and development services to advance the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE-ICOS). The work will focus on maturing ICOS technology for in-situ detection of methane on Mars, including: • development and optimization of low-pressure ICOS instrumentation; • miniaturization of instrument mass and volume relative to commercial ICOS systems; • environmental testing under simulated Martian atmospheric conditions (100–130 Torr); • performance characterization at trace methane detection thresholds; • delivery of engineering reports, design updates, and prototype hardware as detailed in Annex A.

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