Circles of fear: an anti-missile shield

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Third world countries that feel weak are purchasing or manufacturing cruise and ballistic missiles in an effort to provide more security. The US and Israel advocate controls on weapons and the implementation of expensive missile defense systems. International agreement has been difficult.

National Security, Military Preparedness, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems, Analysis, International aspects, Developing countries, Military readiness, Military policy, Ballistic missile defenses, Missile attack warning systems

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To see a white elephant fly...

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The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Ariane 5 rocket on June 4, 1996, nearly two years after its original launch date. The heavily subsidized Ariane 5 features several technical innovations designed to make it attractive in the competitive satellite launching industry.

Space Vehicles, Planning, Spacecraft, European Space Agency, Rockets (Aeronautics), Rockets (Vehicles), Ariane (Rocket), Arianespace Inc.

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Private eyes in the sky

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More detailed images are becoming widely available from commercial imaging satellites. The implications of this trend are examined in detail.

Scientific Satellites, Economic aspects, Satellite industry, Artificial satellites in surveying, Satellite surveying

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