Space telescope to create radio 'eye' larger than Earth

Space telescope to create radio 'eye' larger than Earth - space - 16 July 2011 - New Scientist: "A Russian space telescope conceived during the Cold War is set to launch on Monday. When it reaches an orbit that will extend almost as far as the moon, the RadioAstron mission will sync up with radio antennas on the ground, effectively forming the biggest telescope yet built, with a 'dish' spanning almost 30 times the Earth's diameter."