Calian to Supply Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation with Three Earth Observation Antennas

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Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY) has secured a $12M contract from Natural Resources Canada to provide three high-performance antennas for their Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation. The contract includes two 7.3-meter tri-band antennas for Inuvik and a dual band antenna for Gatineau. These ground stations are designed to communicate with low earth orbit satellites for various applications, including Earth observation and disaster management. The project will utilize local resources and is set for completion in 2024.

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• Secured a $12M contract for three antennas from Natural Resources Canada.
• Antennas will enhance capabilities for Earth observation and other applications.
• Project completion expected in 2024, utilizing local resources.

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OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 22, 2022 / Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions is pleased to announce that Natural Resources Canada's Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) has once again entrusted Calian to provide three high-performance antennas for Inuvik and Gatineau.

Valued at $12M, Calian will deliver two 7.3-meter tri-band antennas to Inuvik and one dual band antenna to Gatineau, including data reception and telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) equipment. In all, three turnkey ground stations will be built and delivered. These ground stations will communicate with low earth orbit (LEO) satellites for applications ranging from Earth observation, monitoring the environment, defence applications and disaster management.

"We're thrilled that Calian Advanced Technologies is once again CCMEO's partner of choice for this large project," says Patrick Thera, President of Advanced Technologies, Calian. "As a leader in ground station design and implementation, our technology and know-how will provide CCMEO with significant additional capacity, enabling them to support their Earth Observation clients."

Work will commence immediately, tapping into local resources and businesses and will be completed in 2024.

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FAQ

What is the value of Calian's contract with Natural Resources Canada?

Calian's contract with Natural Resources Canada is valued at $12 million.

What type of antennas is Calian providing for the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation?

Calian is providing two 7.3-meter tri-band antennas and one dual band antenna.

When is the completion date for Calian's antenna project?

The completion date for the antenna project is set for 2024.

What applications will the antennas support?

The antennas will support applications such as Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.