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Strategic Defense Initiative Program: Zenith Star Space-Based Chemical Laser Experiment

NSIAD-89-118 Published: Apr 14, 1989. Publicly Released: May 15, 1989.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed selected aspects of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization's (SDIO) Space-Based Chemical Laser (SBCL) Research Program, specifically: (1) SDIO progress and changes in SBCL research; (2) whether changes in SBCL research priorities were detrimental to other laser research; and (3) Department of Defense (DOD) and SDIO actions to determine SBCL compliance with the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.

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