The History of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) - Born Global

TL;DR

This paper reviews the historical development of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), highlighting its origins, technological evolution, and the international collaboration that shaped its current form.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of SKA's history, emphasizing the technological and scientific progress from its inception to its current international project.

Findings

SKA's origins trace back to pre-1990 roots.

Technological advancements have significantly shaped SKA.

International collaboration has been crucial for SKA's development.

Abstract

A brief review of the history of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) from its pre 1990 roots and the global vision which emerged, at the VLA 10th anniversary meeting in 1990, to the major international project we have today. I comment on the evolution of the science and the technology that has occurred during this period. Finally, we can ask: "What have we learned?"