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Episode 18: The High Ground: Part 1 artwork
Science & Medicine

Episode 18: The High Ground: Part 1

Universe University by Universe University Production

Mar 27, 202338:10Science & Medicine

Outer space is the ultimate strategic high ground for the world's great powers. This is true for both spy satellites and ballistic missiles. During the Cold War, President Ronald Reagan proposed the creation of a technol...

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