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Space Warfare and Defense : A Historical Encyclopedia and Research Guide

Author: Bert Chapman
SKU: 9781598840063

Kshs 15,375.00

This timely resource provides a history of the development of space weapons and warfare strategies and a comprehensive reference guide to the growing literature on the subject. * Over 375 alphabetically organized entries covering all aspects of military space initiatives, such as New World Vistas, the Air Force Counterspace Operations Doctrine, Project Corona, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, space-based infrared systems, and much more* An exhaustive reference guide to current and historical literature on U.S., Russian, Chinese, and European military space policy and programs-an unprecedented resource for further study* A detailed chronology of key events in the military development of space, from Eisenhower’s approval of the ‘U.S. Policy on Outer Space’ to China’s recent launch of a military photoreconnaissance satellite* A full glossary of terms and acronyms essential to the understanding of military space policies and technologies

  • Classifications: Reference works,
  • Readership:General (US: Trade)
  • Format: Hardback 403 pages, 100 Illustrations, unspecified

ISBN : 9781598840063

Published : 1 Mar 2008

Author : Bert Chapman

Main Material : Hardback

Publisher : ABC-CLIO, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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