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SPACE-BASED CHEMICAL LASER [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lasers and Masers
  • Space Weapons
CONT

The Zenith Star space-based chemical laser was a major SDI [Strategic Defense Initiative] directed energy project.

Key term(s)
  • space based chemical laser

French

Domaine(s)
  • Masers et lasers
  • Armes orbitales
CONT

À plus long terme, les «têtes chercheuses» de l'aviation américaine envisagent le développement de systèmes de lasers à haute énergie (LHE), une constellation de lasers chimiques basés dans l'espace qui pourront servir d'armes d'attaque ou de défense et auront pour cibles la terre, l'air ou l'espace.

Spanish

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