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U.S., U.K., Australia Launch Global Space Sensor Network

2/21/2025

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A groundbreaking collaboration between the U.S., U.K., and Australia is underway to build a global sensor network, known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). With the first site launching in Western Australia by 2027, this initiative aims to bolster our understanding of space and tackle the growing threats of debris and hostile activities in geosynchronous orbit.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking collaboration between the U.S., U.K., and Australia is underway to build a global sensor network, known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). With the first site launching in Western Australia by 2027, this initiative aims to bolster our understanding of space and tackle the growing threats of debris and hostile activities in geosynchronous orbit.