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Space weapons : earth wars /

An exploration of the possibility, utility, legalities and limitations of the military use of space, specifically the use in space of weapons or defences for terrestrial conflict. The authors define and classify these weapons, describe their attributes, and explain how they might be used.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Authors: United States. Air Force, Project Air Force (U.S.)
Other Authors: Preston, Bob, 1951-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002.
Series:Online Rand research documents.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Ch. 1: Introduction
  • ch. 2: Background
  • ch. 3: Space weapons kinds and capabilities
  • ch. 4: Employment
  • ch. 5: How might the United States acquire space weapons?
  • ch. 6: How might others acquire space weapons?
  • ch. 7: Conclusion
  • Appendix A: Space-based directed-energy weapons
  • Appendix B: Kinetic-energy space weapons
  • Appendix C: Natural meteoroids as weapons
  • Appendix D: Ballistic missile defense countermeasures.