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202060 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Military Technology Policy

Space War Secrets

202060 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Pioneering scientists and engineers are developing innovative technologies that could enable the deployment of weapons in space.

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Pioneering scientists and engineers are developing innovative technologies that could enable the deployment of weapons in space.

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David Briggs directs "Space War Secrets," which investigates the ambitions of military officials and world leaders regarding the deployment of weapons in space. The film features interviews with pioneering scientists and engineers working on advanced technologies that could enable this vision. It addresses the potential consequences of space warfare for global security and details the competition among nations and private companies for lunar dominance. The documentary presents a thorough examination of the future of warfare beyond Earth.

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