SPST455 - Space Weapons and Missile Defense
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Weaponizing space and deploying a missile defense shield are two subjects that have inspired a great deal of controversy in the realm of military space and national defense. This course will discuss the historical development and deployment of anti-satellite and missile defense systems through the recent Ballistic Missile Defense system and exploration of Space Control technologies. Also covered will be the politics and policy that have governed these systems including the role of the United Nations and the international debate of fielding such systems. (Prerequisite: IR477).
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Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
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