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China, U.S. May Be Preparing for Star Wars

Jan 19, 2007
China has successfully completed a test of an anti-satellite weapon, alarming the United States and other nations, the White House said. Although the Bush administration is weary of a possible militarized space race, it has steadfastly opposed a ban on such tests in order to preserve U.S. "freedom of action in space."
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