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Since March, 1983, when the President set forth his vision of a space-based defense, which, in his own words, would set us free from the prison of nuclear weapons' the United States has embarked on the most challenging, controversial and visionary defense program in its history. This staff study was conducted at the request of Senator Proxmire, Senator Chiles and Senator Johnston as the Strategic Defense Initiative nears its third anniversary. The report attempts to provide some perspective on the progress achieved to date in SDI and the challenges that lie ahead.
Two staff reports submitted to Sen. William Proxmire and J. Bennett Johnston in 1987 on the so-called Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). The 1st is an update on significant problems strategic defenses faced. More than 60 SDI scientists, engineers, project managers, and ballistic missile defense experts were interviewed for this report. Extensive briefings were held at the nation1s 3 nat. weapons labs conducting SDI research, the A.F. Space Div., and with key defense contractors involved in SDI work. The 2nd report examines the sizable cost of the launch -- putting the weapons, sensors and battle management systems in space -- that is often overlooked.

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United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan)

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 6


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Since the public unveiling of SDI in 1983, discussion has focused on the technical and strategic aspects of the project. This book takes a new look, examining the cultural repercussions of SDI. Illustrated.