Space Weapons Earth Wars

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...

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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
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Summary: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, but instead sort through the realities and myths surrounding space weapons in order to ensure that debates and discussions are based on fact.
ISBN:MR1209AF
9780833032522
9780833029379
Access:Open Access