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In article <1993Jan9.000917.22206@qualcomm.com> karn@servo.qualcomm.com (Phil Karn) writes:
>wavelengths from minimum orbital altitude.  I.e., the KH-11 is already
>operating damn close to the theoretical limits. It's simply not
>possible to do better without getting closer and/or using a larger
>mirror. The laws of physics are the same for classified projects as
>they are for the rest of us.

Isn't there a possibility to place some mirrors up there, align their 
positions by measuring distances between them with laser or whatsoever,
and then computationally combine the so won pictures ? Using something
like the Fresnell-Effect for lenses. I am just guessing, but I think
one could 'simulate' a bigger telescope (better resolution) by placing
some little telescopes at strategical points and combine the input. 
I thought I heard of something like this some time ago, but I can't 
remember well. So if anybody could clarify :-)
Greetings,
    gec

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Space still contains infinite unknowns.

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