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The new US space defence exigencies

Washington, USA - Short and long period goals have been indicated

The 2004 US space programme forecasts of satisfying five military basic requirements: capability of achieving goals, well-qualified personnel training, new capabilities concerning intelligence activities and military operations, solution of problems related to national security protection, freedom for space activities. Long period purposes regard instead the development and putting into orbit of a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59410
Rome, Italy, 03/02/2004 13:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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