The World - News from Sept. 16, 1986
The Soviets may have begun deploying the world’s first operational, ground-based laser anti-satellite system, Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine said. The Washington-based publication said a U.S. reconnaissance satellite photographed two large high technology facilities under construction near the Soviet-Afghan border. Some U.S. intelligence analysts believe that the facilities will be operational laser anti-satellite systems, which, with upgrading, could be used for defense against ballistic missiles.
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