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Dated Feb 6, 2026
CanadaBuys identifies CSA contract CW2422543, awarded February 6, 2026 to BTI for CAD 5,512,500 through August 6, 2027. The work covers design, delivery and commissioning support for a space-quality Canadian Active Neutron Spectrometer on the ISS as a technology demonstration. This resolves the earlier missing contract identifier and corrects the distinction between the award date and February 26 announcement; launch and acceptance remain unverified.
Source: CANS contract identifier value and delivery period (opens in a new tab)Reviewed assessment
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Mission areas
Contributing capability
FlexSpec mobile radiation-detection system
Autonomous Patrol and Monitoring
Vehicle, maritime and airborne configurations could support mobile monitoring, but autonomous platform integration or unattended patrol operation is not publicly established.
Evidence strength: Needs ReviewCapability last reviewed Sep 18, 2026
Open Mission areaContributing capability
FlexSpec mobile radiation-detection system
Edge Data Processing
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Technologies and services
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Configurable radiation detection, isotope identification and mapping system
FlexSpec mobile radiation-detection system
What it enables
FlexSpec X8400 is a configurable gamma/neutron detection, isotope-identification and alarm-mapping family for vehicle, maritime, airborne and fixed-site use. BTI offers a Tahoe-integrated or transferable Mobile kit. Its datasheet specifies -30 to +55°C operation and ANSI N42.42 reachback data; these are manufacturer ratings rather than an independent Arctic qualification.
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Public programs and contracts
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Ecosystem relationships
IRAP contribution recipient
National Research Council Canada
NRC IRAP records a current contribution supporting evolution of Bubble Technology Industries' FlexSpec radiation technologies for defence and security; the award does not identify a specific operational customer.
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What are the completed CANS qualification milestones, launch integration responsibilities and remaining acceptance tests?
CW2422543 runs to August 6, 2027 and covers delivery/commissioning support for an ISS technology demonstration.
Which detector configuration and environmental test reports fit the intended platform, and what reachback integration and operator training are included?
The X8400 datasheet states -30 to +55°C operation and N42.42 reachback with multiple vehicle and sensor configurations.
Geography
Chalk River, Ontario
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Last reviewed
Sep 18, 2026
Identity and profile
- Open source: Canadian space radiation technology contract (opens in a new tab)
Canadian space radiation technology contract
Canadian Space Agency · Feb 26, 2026
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