Acronym | TechSat21 |
Full Name | Technology Satellite of the 21st century |
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Status | Inactive |
Launch Date | N/A |
Principal Investigator | Bill Melvin |
TechSat21, Technology Satellite of the 21st century was a collaboration with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Georgia Tech Research Institute. The goal TechSat21 was to provideĀ a space-based radar to detect moving targets on Earth. The approach proposed included a virtual antenna array by leveraging three microsatellites to serve as a single large radar-antenna. Ultimately, the challenges for project were greater an anticipated and the project came to an early close. Sources and Additional Information: |