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 provide 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:
- https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/techsat-21.htm
- http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=9930
| Acronym | TechSat21 |
| Full Name | Technology Satellite of the 21st century |
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| Status | Inactive |
| Launch Date | N/A |
| Principal Investigator | Bill Melvin |