Artist's impression of a kinetic energy weapon,an application of conventional space/weapons technology that might play a role in the US Government's Strategic Defense Initiative,the Star Wars programme. The non-nuclear missile is designed to destroy a hostile ballistic missile by literally colliding with it. The fan-like structure on top is deployed just before impact to maximise the probability of a successful collision | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / US Dept. of Defence |
Taille de l’image : | 4553 px × 2927 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |