Laser And Kinetic Sdi Weapons Artwork is a photograph by Us Department Of Energy / Science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 21st, 2018.
Laser And Kinetic Sdi Weapons Artwork
Artist's impression of an X-ray laser and a kinetic energy weapon system. These projects are both part of the US Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI,... more
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Laser And Kinetic Sdi Weapons Artwork
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Us Department Of Energy / Science Photo Library
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Artist's impression of an X-ray laser and a kinetic energy weapon system. These projects are both part of the US Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI, or 'Star Wars') programme. The space-based X-ray laser is powered by a nuclear explosion. This creates a massive pulse of X-ray laser energy which is directed at the target to disrupt its guidance electronics. The kinetic energy weapon uses small, high- velocity guided projectiles to intercept missiles. Both of these systems are designed for use against missiles in the boost phase, before warhead deployment. The spherical objects are deployed decoys.
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September 21st, 2018
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