Space-Based Radar: Pentagon Backs Program.

• Author: Book, Elizabeth G.
• Position: Brief Article

A space-based radar program is coming back to the Defense Department, in the form of a joint Army-Air Force office run by two three-star generals.

In the aftermath of the cancellation of Discoverer II last year, congressional and military supporters of space-based radar have been working to resuscitate the program, which the Army views as a "critical" system for the future force, said Army Col. Glen Collins Jr., director of force development.

The SBR received $50 million in the Pentagon's fiscal year 2002 budget.

A joint program office will be set up to kick-start a new SBR program, said Army Lt...