SDI Program was attempt to disclose publicly some of the satellite laser weapon systems that were being created and put them to “beneficial use” as nuclear shield as pivot by Reagan. It was quite advanced, but probably not perfectly so. Showman and salesman Reagan sold it as “fully functional” and Soviets were unable to verify that independently, but limited test data may have been given to them (via Gorbachev) as “proof” of its effectiveness. Laser weapon system development likely started fullbore in 1960s.
Same tech that has been used to start forest fires and burn up targeted areas (i.e. Campfire, CA and Maui, HI.)
SDI Program was attempt to disclose publicly some of the satellite laser weapon systems that were being created and put them to “beneficial use” as nuclear shield as pivot by Reagan. It was quite advanced, but probably not perfectly so. Showman and salesman Reagan sold it as “fully functional” and Soviets were unable to verify that independently, but limited test data may have been given to them (via Gorbachev) as “proof” of its effectiveness. Laser weapon system development likely started fullbore in 1960s.
Same tech that has been used to start forest fires and burn up targeted areas (i.e. Campfire, CA and Maui, HI.)