Weaponry in Space: The Dilemma of Security

Moscow: Mir Publishers, 1986. 147, figures, tables, references, printing defect pp. 21-27 (each page in 2 parts, glued together), DJ scuffed and edges worn. Publication of the Soviet Scientists' Committee for the Defense of Peace Against Nuclear Threat. Chapters include hypothetical space-based components of a ballistic-missile defense, space-based battle stations, some technical issues of terminal defense, potential uses of space-based weapons against air and ground targets, support components, countermeasures, strategic and political aspects, legal aspects, and spin-offs of SDI research efforts. Condition: fair to good, fair to good.

Keywords: Space Weapons, Ballistic Missiles, Countermeasures, SDI, BMD, Strategic Defense, Spaced-Based, Terminal Defense, Missile Defense

[Book #11811]

Price: $45.00