Small satellites and space-based sensing
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Research in small satellites and space-based sensing seeks to enable resilient airborne and space-based communications, reconnaissance, and position/navigation/timing (PNT), including during contested and wartime scenarios. Researchers are also investigating ways to
- Demonstrate wide-area public safety communications and ubiquitous remote sensing.
- Develop robust autonomy and command and control for heterogeneous constellations including air-, ground-, sea-, and undersea-based systems.
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