Funding to support space research in Canadian post-secondary institutions - Infographic

The infographic describes the fields of research, the projects funded, and the researchers who participated in the Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) funding initiative. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)

Through its FAST initiative, the CSA supports the development of space science & technologies and enables students and young researchers to gain hands-on experience in space-like missions.

Fields of research:

• Space health and life sciences
• Atmospheric science
• Astronomy
• Earth system science 
• Innovative space technologies
• Planetary exploration
• Solar-Terrestrial science
• Food production for space

Since the initiative was created in 2010

• 175 projects funded in 31 Canadian universities
• Over $46M invested in the projects.

Over 1400 participants

• Undergraduate students: 55%
• Graduate students (master's or Ph.D.): 35%
• Post-doctoral fellows: 10%