Surveillance tech Star Trek would love.
Over the weekend, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) used its Demonstrator Laser Weapon System (DLWS) to shoot down several missiles in flight.
When it comes to reusable rocket technology, SpaceX has led the way, and the U.S. Air Force wants to follow suit. The Air Force Space Command, according to its chief, is committed to using pre-flown rockets for future missions.
SpaceX launched an unmanned space plane for the U.S. Air Force Thursday morning, as Hurricane Irma took aim at Cape Canaveral.
Interesting. Wonder if the military has been monitoring the effects of global warming all this time. It would make sense considering they believe it is a huge threat to national security. That would also explain the lengthy missions.
