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Costa Rica becomes a space watchman with powerful radar

Costa Rica on Thursday inaugurated a powerful radar capable of detecting objects as small as 2 centimeters transiting in low Earth orbit and that are a threat to the safety of ships and satellites. The instrument was developed by Silicon Valley firm LeoLabs and its local partner Ad Astra. It is located in the town of Filadelfia de Carrillo, Guanacaste province, about 200 km northwest of San José. The investment amount was not disclosed. “Only nine months after breaking ground in Costa Rica, it is gratifying to announce full operational status for the most advanced commercial space radar of its kind anywhere on the planet,” said Dan Ceperley, co-founder and CEO of LeoLabs.

LeoLabs Announces Costa Rica Space Radar Fully Operational

LeoLabs Announces Costa Rica Space Radar Fully Operational LeoLabs achievement represents the world s most advanced commercial space radar for mapping low Earth orbit, deployed in record time News provided by Share this article Share this article MENLO PARK, Calif., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ LeoLabs, Inc., the leading commercial provider of low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services, today confirmed fully operational status for its Costa Rica Space Radar, effective immediately. This new phased-array radar reinforces LeoLabs leadership as the premier data and services provider to inform and protect the rapidly expanding commercial and governmental activities in LEO.

LeoLabs Commissions Costa Rica Space Radar | Aviation Week Network

Share April 22, 2021 Credit: LeoLabs Space situational awareness startup LeoLabs has declared its fourth space radar site fully operational in Costa Rica. Joining sites in the U.S. and New Zealand, the Costa Rica Space Radar gives the company full coverage of low Earth orbit (LEO), including satellites close to the equator in low. Subscription Required LeoLabs Commissions Costa Rica Space Radar is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership. Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

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