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English: "Declassified photo of the Delta 180 spacecraft launched in September 1986 as part of the Strategic Defense Initiative. This was the first in-space test for SDI and it was successful, possibly bolstering the resolve of President Reagan one month before the Reykjavik Summit. The mission was classified until after it was successful, and was clearly intended to impact public perception of the prospects of the “Star Wars” anti-ballistic missile program." - The Space Review |
| Date | Before September 5, 1986 |
| Source | The Space Review Article, "Smashing satellites as part of the Delta 180 Strategic Defense Initiative mission", website at https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4622/1. |
| Author | Strategic Defense Initiative Office |
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