Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 - Socioeconomic Objective (SEO)

RDS103 - Exploration and exploitation of space

This division is a socioeconomic objective which covers all civil space research and experimental development (R&D) activities with objectives related to the R&D in exploration of space, space laboratories, space travel and launch systems. Although civil space R&D activities are not always concerned with particular objectives, they frequently have a specific goal, such as the advancement of knowledge (e.g. astronomy) or relate to particular applications (e.g. telecommunications satellites or earth observation). This objective does not include corresponding R&D activities for defence purposes.

• Exclusion(s)

  • scientific activities related to exploration and exploitation of space for defence purposes (See RDS112 Defence)

RDS10301 - Scientific exploration of space

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards improving the scientific exploration of space, including robotic exploration of the solar system, and advanced exploration development.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • scientific exploration of space

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• Exclusion(s)

  • construction of air terminal infrastructure (See RDS104 Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures (including buildings))

RDS10302 - Celestial objects and phenomena

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards an understanding of celestial objects and phenomena, including space telescopes and space astronomy.

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RDS10303 - Space launch systems

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards improving launch systems for space. It includes launch preparations and operations, launchers, and launching complexes.

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RDS10304 - Space laboratories and space travel

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards improving space laboratories and space travel. It includes conventional electronic test laboratories and hardware, spacecraft integration and testing, control rooms, clean rooms, and human space flight.

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RDS10305 - Terraforming

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards an understanding of terraforming, and systems capable of supporting terrestrial life forms, including the effects of space on living things, and how life adapts to the space environment.

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RDS10399 - Exploration and exploitation of space, n.e.c.

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards issues related to the exploration and exploitation of space not elsewhere classified, including advancement of knowledge in these areas.

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