Space Weapons Earth Wars

• Main Author: Preston, Robert (auth)
• Other Authors: Johnson, Dana J. (auth), Edwards, Sean J. A. (auth), Miller, Michael D. (auth), Shipbaugh, Calvin (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2002
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; Military engineering; Technology
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This overview aims to inform the public discussion of space-based weapons by examining their characteristics, potential attributes, limitations, legality, and utility. The authors do not argue for or against space weapons, nor do they estimate the potential costs and performance of specific programs...