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SDI
"Star wars" was an idea initiated by Ronald Reagan in 1983 as a defense system against nuclear missiles. It involved space and ground based systems and was also known as SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative).it was later renamed the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization but as of 2002 is known as the Missile Defense Agency.
Build a missile for launching satellites into orbit. Build a nuclear bomb. Replace the satellite payload of your missile with that nuclear bomb. Adjust the missile guidance system to drop the bomb on a selected target instead of injecting it into orbit. Simple?
No, they are not the same thing. An atomic bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that releases a large amount of energy through nuclear fission or fusion reactions. A nuclear missile, on the other hand, is a missile system that is capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to a target.
President Reagan's nuclear defense plan, known as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) or "Star Wars" program, aimed to develop a defense system against intercontinental ballistic missiles. It involved the research and development of advanced technologies such as lasers and satellites to intercept and destroy incoming missiles. While the program was controversial and faced criticisms for its feasibility and potential arms race implications, it also contributed to advancements in missile defense technology.
Star Wars.The official name was the Strategic Defense Initiative(SDI).
SDI in the 1980s stood for Strategic Defense Initiative. It was a proposed missile defense system by the United States that aimed to protect against potential nuclear attacks from the Soviet Union. It was also commonly referred to as "Star Wars."
Missile defense systems which can intercept launched missiles before they land come in two flavors: In terms of long-range Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) systems which are employed in case of long-range nuclear warfare, the United States, Israel, and People's Republic of China have the most advanced technologies in the area. In terms of regional missile defense, the United States, Russia, People's Republic of China, France, and India have such systems. Notes: Although the United Kingdom has both long-range and short-range missile defense systems, their usage and development rely heavily on the guidance of the United States. Similar cases include regional missile defense systems stationed in Japan nand the Republic of China (Taiwan). Russia, being a large cross-continental country can relocate its anti-missile systems anywhere within the state territory, thus, eliminating the need of developing long-range missile defense. European states, due to their lesser sizes (destroyed much too quickly in a nuclear war), proximity (easily reached by a short or medium-range missile from a neighbouring state) and protection from the United States (NATO and other defense treaties), do not have the immediate reason to develop long-range missile defense.
The main goal for the Missile Defense Agency is to protect by creating a layered missile defense system. This will be able to defend all ballistic missiles during different stages of flight. As well as this they also have 9 other goals in order to promote this defense method. This includes showing that this is a successful method of defense by means testing with positive outcomes, developing management resources as well as positively using tax payers money in order to fund the testing of the defense missile.
Star wars
the current nuclear missile system in place, is the US Trident missile. Its sole use resides with the royal navy. during the 60's there was a development project called "Blue Steel" this was the british attempt at designing its own Intercontinental Ballistic Missile or ICBM Hope this helps
One of his pet ideas was the Strategic Defense Initiative , called Star Wars by newspapers, which was a yet to be developed satellite missile defense system.