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Solomonov: Russia Developing Laser and Kinetic Space-Based Weapons

May 26, 2006 :: Interfax :: News

Yuri Solomonov, chief designer of the Russian Topol-M (SS-27) and Bulava (SS-NX-30) missiles, hinted last week that Moscow has a secret space-based weapons program, according to a report from Interfax. Speaking at the Russian Academy of Sciences on May 16, Solomonov discussed new space-based x-ray lasers and kinetic weapons; mini-satellites that would deploy IT systems for monitoring and reacting to operational situations; and high-resolution advanced Earth satellite sensors capable of showing objects as small as half a meter in size from 400 to 500 km away in space. He added that Russia is developing these new space-based assets in order to maintain state security.

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