RASOR: Radio Astronomy and Space Observation Research Facility – A Future Prospect for Astronomy, Space Weather, and Space Situational Awareness

RASOR: Radio Astronomy and Space Observation Research Facility, is a potential new facility operating at wideband radio frequencies (10s MHz to several GHzs) to provide unique observational and monitoring capabilities (high angular/temporal resolution) for frontier science in space weather, cosmology, astrophysics, and also to address strategic requirements for the prediction of adverse space-weather events and characterisation of assets/debris in orbit -tackling many areas across the Earth's space environment.This advancement, when realised, represents a major step-change in current capabilities (e.g.5x e-MERLIN, 10x SKA resolution), addresses up to 13 of the 23 of the UKRI STFC Science Challenges in the UK, it looks at UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), and will have substantial near-and long-term direct economic and societal impacts beyond research for the UK and further afield.It provides exciting stand-along opportunities along with integration prospects with other facilities across Europe and more globally.