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Apr 26, 2012
Strategic Defense Initiative
Author: Ian R. HenleyAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Space 98
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This paper is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), or "STAR WARS". It explains the methods proposed by the SDI, the advantages, which include accuracy, response time, and cost, and the problems with this type of defense. This paper includes recommendations on a course of action for the United States. This paper was written by a Chemistry student at Eldorado High School for the high school session sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Space 98
Pages: 809 - 814
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© 1998 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Ian R. Henley
Student, Enriched Chemistry One. Instructor, Malva A. Knoll. Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
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