Strategic Defense Initiative
Henry Cooper, Director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, spoke about his experiences in the “Star Wars” program. He outlined… read more
Henry Cooper, Director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, spoke about his experiences in the “Star Wars” program. He outlined the history of the program, starting with President Reagan’s 1983 challenge to the scientific community to develop a defense against Soviet ballistic missiles. Mr. Cooper talked about the Soviet reaction to the U.S. program. He also described the differences between active and passive nuclear defense systems. close
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