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Russians reportedly building satellite-blinding laser; CU expert explains the technology

Russians reportedly building satellite-blinding laser; CU expert explains the technology

 

  The Conversation

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Build a powerful enough laser, and you can shine it into space. Aim it well, and you can blind satellites. Aerospace engineering professor Iain Boyd discusses on The Conversation.