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Space radar
In the Space area, FHR possesses the unique selling point »Radar for Space Observation«. FHR can avail of the extensive reservoir of knowledge and experience which the »Competence Team for Space Situational Awareness« has accumulated in the following areas: satellite orbital mechanics, the space debris situation in near-Earth space, the tasks, modes of action and structure of individual satellites, high-precision orbit determination to estimate collision probability as well as re-entry forecasts. In addition to the unique radar system TIRA, the institute has a high level of competence in the area of phased array-based space surveillance to complement its capabilities in the area of space reconnaissance.