Mini-Quiz: Concept Proposal for Strategic Defense Initiative Space Defense System (SDS)

1. What was the purpose of the surveillance and tracking systems?

   To threaten Russian missile sites by observing human activity at nightGood try, but not right. Select another answer. To use satellite-based sensors to watch for enemy missile launchesSorry, not correct. Try another button. To track our satellites and monitor their activityThat is correct. You look like a Champion.

2. What would the Space Based Interceptor satellites do?

   Serve as garages for rocket-propelled projectilesCorrect. You know about SDI. Propel from submarines to intercept space-based projectilesSorry, not correct. Try another button. Propel smart rocks at other satellitesOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Why were large computers required in the SDS?

   Personal computers weren't available in 1988Oops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. We knew the Soviets did not have such computersGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Data would have to be processed from hundreds of sensorsThat is correct. You look like a Champion.

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