Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate's scientists and engineers at the Diectorate's Starfire Optical Range use the sodium guidestar for real-time, high-fidelity tracking and imaging of satellites too faint for conventional adaptive optical imaging systems. This is a break-through technology developed in house and provides the operational Air Force with valuable space situational awareness capability. The Starfire Optical Range is a vital resource in achieving the Air Force's mission to operate freely in space. U.S. Air Force photo
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