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What are the ratings and certificates for Star Blazers - 1979 Ultra-Menace Missile 1-3?
Star Blazers - 1979 Ultra-Menace Missile 1-3 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Where are the engines on an laat gunship from Star Wars?
On the backs of the missile launchers.
The strategic defense initiative Star Wars was proposed by what president?
The Strategic Defense Initiative (often nicknamed "Star Wars") was pushed by U.S. President Ronald Regan. The idea was to launch a series of satellites that could detect and destroy with lasers any intercontinental missiles that might be launched against the US . Reagan loved the idea even thought most experts thought it would take 20 years or more to realize, if it could be done at all. The Star Wars nickname came from the very popular Star Wars movies that were being shown in theaters at time.
How strong are the Death Star's defense systems?
Very Strong2
What medals did Clint Eastwood wear in heartbreak ridge?
National Defense Medal, Korean Defense Medal, Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Congressional Medal Of Honor
What was Reagan's missile defense system called?
Star Wars.The official name was the Strategic Defense Initiative(SDI).
What is Star Wars missile defense?
Star Wars Missile defense was proposed in the 1980's. It was a satellite network that utilized lasers and missiles to intercept and destroy ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missile) while in low orbit before reentry into the atmosphere over the U. S.
What was the Star Wars event for the cold war?
"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.
Reagan's proposed spaced-based missile defense system was given the nickname by the media?
Star wars
How did Reagan seek peace?
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.
President reagan's nuclear defense plan?
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.
Why did President George W. Bush build a missile defense shield for the United states?
You seem to referring to the "Star Wars" defense dreamed of by Ronald Reagan. Although money was allocated for research, it was never developed enough to make it practical to implement. Neither Bush nor preceding presidents built a missile defense shield over the US.
What was the nickname of the missile defense system also known as SDI?
SDI - the Strategic Defense Initiative - was a program involving shooting down incoming missile before they could reach their targets. Because for intercontinental ballistic missiles this would have taken place above most of the atmosphere, it was immediately given the derogatory nickname "Star Wars."
What planet is nicknamed the morning star and the evening star?
venus
What star nicknamed the north star doesn't move?
Polaris.
What was president reagans plan to increase Americas military strength called?
The name of President Ronald Reagan's plan to increase the strength of the U.S. Military was "Star Wars". It is also the name of the popular movie franchise.
What did sdi stand for in the 80s?
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."
