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.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Santa Monica, CA :
Rand,
2002.
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Full text (MFA users only) |
| ISBN: | 0833032526 9780833032522 0833029371 9780833029379 |
| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
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.