Lockheed preparing for survey at likely site of second Space Fence radar

By Courtney Albon / April 19, 2018 at 4:55 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Space Fence prime contractor Lockheed Martin is preparing to start a site survey in June for the second radar location that would bring the space-observing radar system to full operational capability. Lockheed's Space Fence Program Manager Bruce Shafhauser told Inside the Air Force this week the company has begun preparations for the six-week survey at Naval Station Harold E. Holt in Exmouth, Australia, the likely location of the second Space Fence radar. The first radar is...

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