18.03.2012 - 13:26 [ wired ]

Darpa: Use NASCAR Parts to Rev Up Satellites

Darpa’s intent on changing that. Its new program, called SeeMe (short for “Space Enabled Effects of Military Engagement”), would culminate with “a constellation” of two dozen satellites, moving in a low orbit and transmitting imagery to soldiers in the field. To do it, though, the agency’s going to have to cut costs — which is why it’s turning to commercial industries, like car racing, which are quicker than the Pentagon to innovate.