CDTs Caleb Shifrin and Michaela Farris presented their work on a Space Based Range. The aim of their research project was to access current and proposed low and medium altitude commercial satellite systems as a potential low-cost alternative to the traditional 'String of Pearls' that consist of numerous aircraft and boats for long range flight testing. Using the FCC database for the commercial satellite systems and a minimum set of requirements, they narrowed the list to four potential commercial satellite systems for further study. Their work was sponsored by Space and Missile Defense Command, and was conducted through the SMDC-RAC at West Point.
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