29 November 2011 Last updated at 08:21 ET

UK space radar project initiated

By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News

The Chancellor's money will help get the first satellite in orbit to demonstrate its capabilities

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The UK government is to kick-start an innovative project to fly radar satellites around the Earth, with an initial investment of £21m.

Radar spacecraft can see the planet's surface in all weathers, day and night.
It is hoped that a series of satellites could eventually be launched, enabling any place on Earth to be imaged inside 24 hours - a powerful capability.

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