673m were awarded to a consortium to develop prototype space-based laser ranging hardware, intended to be flown on NASA's GRACE ("Gravity Recover and Climate Experiment") Follow-on mission, scheduled for launch in 2016.
What does SBL stand for?
SBL stands for Space-Based Laser
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Although space-based lasers no longer represent the central technology, much of the current developmental system has its roots in the SDI.
space-based laser or kinetic energy weapons could prevent any other state from deploying assets there, and could most effectively engage and destroy terrestrial enemy ASAT facilities.
The document cover (pictured left) shows space-based laser beams zapping targets on earth.
That chamber, by the way, was actually purchased by the Space-Based Laser Program.
Japan's National Space Development Agency (NASDA) and the Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) in Tokyo have joined forces to test the feasibility of a space-based laser, New Scientist magazine reported.
Japan's National Space Development Agency (NASDA) and the Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) in Tokyo have joined forces to test the feasibility of a space-based laser, New Scientist magazine reported.