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Orbital space weapons, artwork
Orbital space weapons. Artwork of a ground-based mid-course space missile defence system from around 2000. Projects such as the Strategic Defense Initiative were designed to defend the USA against ballistic missile launches from hostile countries. Here, several warheads have been launched, including some false ones to confuse the defence. A satellite system (upper right) and defence radar in western Europe triangulates the locations. Another installation of radars (in the USA, located on both coasts) and satellites guides the defence, which consists of guided rocket engines that destroy the armed warheads by colliding with them
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This artwork captures the concept of orbital space weapons, showcasing a ground-based mid-course space missile defence system from around 2000. In an era when projects like the Strategic Defense Initiative aimed to safeguard the United States against ballistic missile launches from hostile nations, this illustration envisions a sophisticated defensive strategy. Multiple warheads are seen soaring through space, including deceptive decoys designed to confuse the defence system. The intricate network of satellite systems and defence radars depicted here reveals a triangulation process taking place in western Europe. Meanwhile, installations on both coasts of the United States work in tandem with satellites to guide and coordinate the defence efforts. The core mechanism involves guided rocket engines that intercept and destroy armed warheads by colliding with them head-on. This futuristic portrayal emphasizes how technology plays a pivotal role in defending against potential attacks from intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). With its depiction of orbiting satellites, radar stations, and interceptor rockets, this artwork showcases the intricacies involved in targeting threats within Earth's orbit. As we delve into this image capturing a moment between the 20th and 21st centuries, it serves as a reminder of humanity's continuous pursuit for advanced military capabilities amidst evolving warfare landscapes. It symbolizes our relentless dedication to protecting nations while exploring new frontiers beyond our planet's atmosphere.
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