ASSESSMENTS

U.S.: Implications of the Satellite Intercept

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:18 GMT

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Summary

The U.S. downed a wayward satellite Feb. 20. Its success — and the confidence demonstrated beforehand that the operation would succeed — is evidence of a mature weapon system.

The U.S. downing of a wayward satellite, and the confidence demonstrated beforehand, is evidence of a mature weapon system....

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