Bistatic Long-Range Radar for Space Object Monitoring (BiRaKos)
BiRaKos project aims to develop a technology demonstrator of a bistatic long-range radar. It is designed to observe and track objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO, 200–2000 km). The system will enable precise monitoring of satellites, rocket stages, and space debris. It will also contribute to national capabilities in space defense and security.
The radar will initially operate in a bistatic configuration. Later, it will support multistatic operation to improve accuracy and resilience. The project involves designing a transmitter with a rotatable antenna system and multi-element receiver antenna arrays. These provide advanced capabilities for space situational awareness (SSA).
The BiRaKos project is scheduled from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2028. It is co-financed under the PERUN program by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR). One key outcome will be the development of technical, analytical and software foundations for Polish-made radars for monitoring space objects.
BiRaKos Project Overview
Project title: “Bistatic long-range radar for monitoring objects in outer space” (acronym: BiRaKos)
Consortium members: Warsaw University of Technology, Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CBK PAN), PIT-RADWAR S.A., SpaceForest Sp. z o.o., XY Sensing Sp. z o.o.
Project value: PLN 48.7 million
Funding amount: PLN 46.2 million
Implementation period: 2025–2028
Co-financed by: National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) under the program New technologies in the field of national security and defense – PERUN (agreement no. DOB-PERUN-1-B-058-2023).
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BiRaKos project is co-financed under PERUN program by National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR).