the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military Tyson, Neil deGrasse creator author. Lang, Avis author. text bibliography nyu 2018 First edition. monographic eng

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xiv, 576 pages ; 25 cm Explores the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, describing how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in the service of war, from early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare. Situational awareness -- A time to kill -- Star power -- Sea power -- Arming the eye -- the ultimate high ground -- Unseen, undetected, unspoken -- Detection stories -- Making war, seeking peace -- Space power -- A time to heal. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang. Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-549) and index. Astronautics, Military History Military art and science Technological innovations History Astrophysics Miscellanea 9780393064445 180227 20190502002025.0 1049572472